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Respas Family History

Respas 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: Respass, Mestas, Ress, Repa, Rosas, Repass, Regas, Raspa, Resta

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Where is the Respas family from?

You can see how Respas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Respas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Respas families living in Georgia. This was about 81% of all the recorded Respas's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Respas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Respas 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 145 census records available for the last name Respas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Respas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Respas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Respas. For the veterans among your Respas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Respas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Respas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Respas in 1966 was 73, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Respas 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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