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Ropke Family History

Ropke Surname Meaning

German (Röpke) in part of Sorbian and other Slavic origin: see Roepke.

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


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Where is the Ropke family from?

You can see how Ropke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ropke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ropke families living in Glamorgan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ropke's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ropke families in 1891.
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What did your Ropke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ropke. 100% of Ropke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ropke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ropke. 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 535 military records available for the last name Ropke. For the veterans among your Ropke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ropke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ropke in 1964 was 63, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ropke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropke 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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