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Repka Family History

Repka Surname Meaning

Czech (Řepka) and Slovak; Sorbian (Rěpka): nickname from a diminutive of Czech řepa, Slovak repa, Sorbian rěpa ‘beet’ (compare Repa, Repke).

Ukrainian: Russified form of Ripka.

3 (Russian cognate of Ukrainian ripa ‘turnip’ is repa).

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


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Where is the Repka family from?

You can see how Repka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Repka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Repka families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Repka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Repka families in 1880.
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What did your Repka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Repka. 33% of Repka men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Repka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Repka were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housework
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Repka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repka 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Repka. 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 731 military records available for the last name Repka. For the veterans among your Repka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Repka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Repka in 1960 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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