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Ropella Family History

Ropella 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: Rotella, Pella, Rosell, Rowell, Rella, Rinella, Ramella, Capella

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Where is the Ropella family from?

You can see how Ropella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ropella families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropella's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ropella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropella 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 Ropella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ropella. 100% of Ropella men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ropella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Ropella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropella 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ropella. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ropella. For the veterans among your Ropella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ropella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ropella in 1961 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropella 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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