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Roppert Family History

Roppert 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: Reppert, Ruppert, Hoppert, Poppert, Kopper, Robert, Hopper, Rapport

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Where is the Roppert family from?

You can see how Roppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roppert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roppert families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Roppert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Roppert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roppert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Roppert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Roppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roppert 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Roppert. 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 55 military records available for the last name Roppert. For the veterans among your Roppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roppert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Roppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roppert in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 1997.

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