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Ropp Name Meaning

German:: see Roppel . perhaps an altered form of Rupp .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roop, Roup, Roupp, Bopp, Opp, Ripp, Dopp, Rupp, Popp, Lopp

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Where is the Ropp family from?

You can see how Ropp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ropp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Ropp families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ropp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ropp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ropp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ropp. 100% of Ropp men worked as a Farmer. .

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*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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Ropp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ropp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Ropp. For the veterans among your Ropp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropp lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ropp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ropp in 1940 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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