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Ropelewski Family History

Ropelewski 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: Topolewski, Kowalewski, Poplawski, Sobolewski, Rojewski, Wroblewski

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Where is the Ropelewski family from?

You can see how Ropelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ropelewski families living in Michigan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ropelewski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ropelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropelewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ropelewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ropelewski. 67% of Ropelewski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ropelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropelewski 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ropelewski. 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 172 military records available for the last name Ropelewski. For the veterans among your Ropelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropelewski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ropelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ropelewski in 1953 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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