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Ropinski Family History

Ropinski 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: Roginski, Repinski, Kopinski, Rosinski, Rupinski, Rowinski, Rominski

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Where is the Ropinski family from?

You can see how Ropinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropinski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ropinski families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Ropinski families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ropinski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ropinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ropinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ropinski. 50% of Ropinski men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Ropinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Ropinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropinski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ropinski. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ropinski. For the veterans among your Ropinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ropinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ropinski in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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