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Ruops Family History

Ruops 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: Ruopp, Ross, Roos, Russ, Ros, Rus, Rubis, Ruhs, Rufus, Kops

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Where is the Ruops family from?

You can see how Ruops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruops family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ruops family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruops's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ruops families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruops 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 10 census records available for the last name Ruops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruops 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ruops. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ruops. For the veterans among your Ruops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruops lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Ruops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ruops in 1974 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruops 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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