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Roeper Family History

Roeper Surname Meaning

North German (Röper):: occupational name or official name for a town crier herold or night watchman from Middle Low German rōpen ‘to announce’; alternatively a nickname for a noisy person rowdy.

Nickname for a ruffian from Middle Low German ropen ‘to rip ruffle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roeper family from?

You can see how Roeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Roeper families living in Cumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Roeper's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Roeper families in 1891.
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What did your Roeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roeper. 28% of Roeper men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Roeper women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roeper were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Roeper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeper 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Roeper. 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 764 military records available for the last name Roeper. For the veterans among your Roeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roeper in 1962 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeper 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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