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Repine Family History

Repine Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Rapine, a variant of Rapin or of Rabine. In some cases, possibly also an Americanized form under French influence of Russian Repin, derived from a nickname based on repa ‘turnip’.

It may also be a shortened and altered form of Polish Repinski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Repine family from?

You can see how Repine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Repine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Repine families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Repine's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Repine families in 1891.
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What did your Repine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Repine. 17% of Repine men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Repine women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Repine were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Repine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repine 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Repine. 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 554 military records available for the last name Repine. For the veterans among your Repine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Repine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Repine in 1953 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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