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Ropeson Family History

Ropeson 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: Robeson, Rosson, Oveson, Okeson, Rolfson, Rosenson, Propson, Rapson

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Where is the Ropeson family from?

You can see how Ropeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ropeson families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ropeson families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropeson's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Ropeson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ropeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropeson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ropeson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ropeson. For the veterans among your Ropeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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