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Ropus Family History

Ropus 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: Copus, Rous, Rogus, Ross, Rout, Roos, Rodes, Ros, Rodis, Roque

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Where is the Ropus family from?

You can see how Ropus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ropus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ropus families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Ropus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ropus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ropus families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ropus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ropus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ropus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ropus. For the veterans among your Ropus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ropus lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Ropus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ropus in 1986 was 66, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ropus 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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