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Ropher Family History

Ropher 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: Roper, Rother, Roher, Sopher, Copher, Risher, Rover, Roder, Kopper

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Where is the Ropher family from?

You can see how Ropher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropher family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Ropher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ropher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ropher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropher 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 26 census records available for the last name Ropher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ropher. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ropher. For the veterans among your Ropher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropher 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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