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Rops Family History

Rops 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: Ross, Roos, Ros, Kops, Roes, Rous, Ropp, Roys, Rohs, Rong

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Where is the Rops family from?

You can see how Rops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rops family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rops families living in West Virginia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rops's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Rops families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rops 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 Rops ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rops. 60% of Rops men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Rops family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Rops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rops 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Rops. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rops. For the veterans among your Rops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rops lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Rops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rops in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rops

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rops 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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