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Reopelle Family History

Reopelle Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Riopelle, Roelle, Revelle, Roselle, Rozelle, Capelle, Pelle, Rosell

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Where is the Reopelle family from?

You can see how Reopelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reopelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Reopelle families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Reopelle's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Reopelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reopelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reopelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Reopelle. 60% of Reopelle men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    40%

What Reopelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Reopelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reopelle 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Reopelle. 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 83 military records available for the last name Reopelle. For the veterans among your Reopelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reopelle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reopelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reopelle in 1968 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reopelle 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.

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