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Roope Family History

Roope Surname Meaning

English: variant of Roop.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roope family from?

You can see how Roope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roope family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roope families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Roope families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roope's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Roope families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roope 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 Roope ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roope. 40% of Roope men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Roope women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roope were Farm Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Carpenter undertaker
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • House Wife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Roope family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Roope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roope 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Roope. 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 672 military records available for the last name Roope. For the veterans among your Roope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roope lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Roope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Roope in 1952 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roope 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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