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Roppa Family History

Roppa 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: Coppa, Rappa, Poppa, Ropp, Hoppa, Koppa, Kopp, Rosa, Rota, Rapp

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Where is the Roppa family from?

You can see how Roppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roppa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roppa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Roppa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roppa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roppa 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 110 census records available for the last name Roppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roppa 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Roppa. 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 42 military records available for the last name Roppa. For the veterans among your Roppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roppa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Roppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roppa in 1978 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roppa 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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