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Ropel Family History

Ropel 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: Rogel, Kopel, Topel, Roper, Rupel, Robel, Roppel, Rosel, Opel, Romel

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Where is the Ropel family from?

You can see how Ropel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ropel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ropel family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ropel's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ropel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ropel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ropel. 50% of Ropel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ropel women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Wood Carver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ropel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Ropel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ropel. 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 158 military records available for the last name Ropel. For the veterans among your Ropel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ropel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ropel in 1959 was 39, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropel 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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