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Roppolo Family History

Roppolo Surname Meaning

Italian: perhaps a derivative of Roppo a personal name of ancient Germanic origin;

in Piedmont a habitational name from Roppolo in Bielle province.

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


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Where is the Roppolo family from?

You can see how Roppolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roppolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Roppolo families living in Louisiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Roppolo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Roppolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roppolo 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 Roppolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roppolo. 23% of Roppolo men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Roppolo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roppolo were Proprietor and Manager.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

What Roppolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roppolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roppolo 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Roppolo. 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 242 military records available for the last name Roppolo. For the veterans among your Roppolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roppolo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Roppolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roppolo in 1949 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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