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Roperto Family History

Roperto 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: Roberto, Robert, Roper, Roberts, Rogero, Rupert, Repetto, Oberto

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Where is the Roperto family from?

You can see how Roperto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roperto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roperto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Roperto families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Roperto's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Roperto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roperto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roperto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roperto. 100% of Roperto men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Roperto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Roperto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roperto 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Roperto. 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 26 military records available for the last name Roperto. For the veterans among your Roperto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roperto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Roperto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roperto in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roperto 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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