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Ropert Family History

Ropert 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: Robert, Roper, Rupert, Rotert, Rover, Rowett, Roder, Roker, Roser

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Where is the Ropert family from?

You can see how Ropert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ropert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Ropert families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ropert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ropert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropert 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 Ropert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ropert. 100% of Ropert 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 Ropert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Ropert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropert 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Ropert. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ropert. For the veterans among your Ropert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ropert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ropert in 1962 was 74, and 102 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropert 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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