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Repell Family History

Repell 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: Revell, Redell, Jewell, Gesell, Redel, Sewell, Pell, Rosell, Ezell

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Where is the Repell family from?

You can see how Repell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Repell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Repell family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Repell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Repell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repell 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 137 census records available for the last name Repell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Repell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Repell. For the veterans among your Repell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repell lifespan?

Average Repell life expectancy in 1989 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repell 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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