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Reper Family History

Reper 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: Reder, Remer, Reker, Roper, Reger, Raper, Reber, Reher, Peper, Reier

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Where is the Reper family from?

You can see how Reper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Reper families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Reper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Reper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reper. 100% of Reper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reper 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Reper. 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 538 military records available for the last name Reper. For the veterans among your Reper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reper lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Reper in 1954 was 54, and 22 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reper 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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