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Ropier Family History

Ropier 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: Roper, Rodier, Rapier, Rosier, Rozier, Rogier, Rover, Roder, Kopper

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Where is the Ropier family from?

You can see how Ropier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ropier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ropier families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ropier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ropier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Ropier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ropier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ropier. For the veterans among your Ropier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropier lifespan?

Average Ropier life expectancy in 1975 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropier 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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