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Resper Family History

Resper 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: Esper, Vesper, Resser, Rester, Resner, Resler, Desper, Reser, Risher

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Where is the Resper family from?

You can see how Resper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Resper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Resper families living in Mississippi. This was about 88% of all the recorded Resper's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Resper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resper 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 Resper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Resper. 67% of Resper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Resper women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Resper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Resper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resper 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Resper. 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 20 military records available for the last name Resper. For the veterans among your Resper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Resper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Resper in 1969 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Resper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resper 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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