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Roponen Family History

Roponen 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: Tolonen, Rooney, Ronen, Rapone, Moonen, Coonen, Roozen, Boone, Spoden

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Where is the Roponen family from?

You can see how Roponen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roponen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roponen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roponen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roponen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Roponen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roponen 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Roponen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Roponen. For the veterans among your Roponen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roponen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Roponen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roponen in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roponen 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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