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Ropshaw Family History

Ropshaw 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: Hoshaw, Renshaw, Ramshaw, Upshaw, Forshaw, Redshaw, Capshaw, Roshak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ropshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropshaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ropshaw. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Ropshaw. For the veterans among your Ropshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropshaw lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Ropshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ropshaw in 1974 was 68, and 98 in 1996.

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