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Ropers Family History

Ropers Name 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, Roers, Rogers, Robers, Rover, Rodes, Roder, Rivers, Robert

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Where is the Ropers family from?

You can see how Ropers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ropers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 15 Ropers families living in South Carolina. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ropers's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Ropers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ropers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ropers. 44% of Ropers men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ropers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ropers were Farm Laborer and Laundress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ropers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ropers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Ropers. For the veterans among your Ropers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ropers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ropers in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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