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Ropkins Family History

Ropkins Surname Meaning

see Rapkins

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ropkins family from?

You can see how Ropkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ropkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Ropkins families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ropkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ropkins families in 1891.
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What did your Ropkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ropkins. 67% of Ropkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Shorthand Typist
    34%

What Ropkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Ropkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropkins 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ropkins. 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 Ropkins. For the veterans among your Ropkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropkins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ropkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ropkins in 1973 was 76, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropkins 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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