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Ropka Family History

Ropka Surname 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: Kopka, Repka, Ripka, Rock, Rook, Rosa, Rota, Lipka, Roda, Roza

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Where is the Ropka family from?

You can see how Ropka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ropka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ropka family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ropka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ropka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ropka. 31% of Ropka men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ropka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ropka were Packer and Waitress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Packer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Ropka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Ropka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropka 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ropka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Ropka. For the veterans among your Ropka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ropka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ropka in 1960 was 56, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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