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Ropsey Family History

Ropsey 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: Rousey, Rossey, Rowsey, Cropsey, Copsey, Rose, Roser, Ramsey, Rodney

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Where is the Ropsey family from?

You can see how Ropsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropsey family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Ropsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Ropsey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ropsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropsey 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 Ropsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ropsey. 100% of Ropsey 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
    100%

What Ropsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ropsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ropsey. 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 Ropsey. For the veterans among your Ropsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropsey lifespan?

Average Ropsey life expectancy in 2000 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropsey 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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