Riepel Family History

Riepel Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Riegel, Riedel, Riepe, Riebel, Rippel, Riopel, Giesel, Siegel, Redel, Giebel

1,000 record(s) for Riepel

569	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
142	Military Records
65	Immigration Records
193	Census and Voter Lists
196	Member Trees

Where is the Riepel family from?

You can see how Riepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riepel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Riepel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Riepel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Riepel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Riepel families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riepel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Riepel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Vice president was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riepel.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Vice president

50%

Roughneck

50%

What Riepel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 193 census records available for the last name Riepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riepel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Riepel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 142 military records available for the last name Riepel. For the veterans among your Riepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Riepel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Riepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Riepel in 1962 was 82, and 64 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riepel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.