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Roppeneker Family History

Roppeneker 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: Boenker, Koppenhaver, Coppinger, Boedeker, Longenecker, Rosemeyer

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Where is the Roppeneker family from?

You can see how Roppeneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roppeneker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roppeneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roppeneker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roppeneker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roppeneker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Roppeneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roppeneker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roppeneker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Roppeneker. For the veterans among your Roppeneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roppeneker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Roppeneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roppeneker in 1975 was 66, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roppeneker 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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