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Repper Family History

Repper Surname Meaning

see Ripper. see Raeper a variant spelling of Raper.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Repper family from?

You can see how Repper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Repper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Repper families living in Cornwall. This was about 14% of all the recorded Repper's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Repper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repper 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 Repper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Repper. 86% of Repper 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
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Repper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repper 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Repper. 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 428 military records available for the last name Repper. For the veterans among your Repper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repper lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Repper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Repper in 1945 was 62, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Repper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repper 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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