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Roupp Family History

Roupp Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rupp Ruppe or Rupe.

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


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Where is the Roupp family from?

You can see how Roupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roupp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roupp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roupp family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roupp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roupp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roupp 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 Roupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roupp. 52% of Roupp men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Roupp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roupp were Farm Hand and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

What Roupp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roupp 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Roupp. 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 302 military records available for the last name Roupp. For the veterans among your Roupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roupp lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roupp in 1960 was 52, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roupp 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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