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Ropecka Family History

Ropecka 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: Robeck, Popelka, Kopecky, Kopecki, Pecka, Rock, Peck, Kopec, Rozek

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Where is the Ropecka family from?

You can see how Ropecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropecka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ropecka family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropecka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ropecka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropecka 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 22 census records available for the last name Ropecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropecka 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 Ropecka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ropecka. For the veterans among your Ropecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropecka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ropecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ropecka in 1967 was 86, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropecka 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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