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Rupar Family History

Rupar Surname Meaning

Slovenian: topographic name derived from rupa ‘hole in a limestone karst’ dialectally also ‘hollow basin’.

It can also be a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Rupa or Rupe.

These places are named with the same word.

The name reflects the geographical features that are characteristic of the region.

This etymology highlights the connection between names and the landscape.

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


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Where is the Rupar family from?

You can see how Rupar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rupar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rupar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rupar families living in Minnesota. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rupar's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rupar families in 1920.
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What did your Rupar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rupar. 40% of Rupar 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

What Rupar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Rupar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rupar 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Rupar. 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 308 military records available for the last name Rupar. For the veterans among your Rupar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rupar lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Rupar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rupar in 1950 was 43, and 79 in 2003.

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