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Rzepa Family History

Rzepa Surname Meaning

Polish: from rzepa ‘turnip’ either a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a peasant who grew root vegetables.

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


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Where is the Rzepa family from?

You can see how Rzepa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rzepa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rzepa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Rzepa families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rzepa's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rzepa families in 1911.
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What did your Rzepa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rzepa. 60% of Rzepa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

What Rzepa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Rzepa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rzepa 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Rzepa. 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 213 military records available for the last name Rzepa. For the veterans among your Rzepa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rzepa lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rzepa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rzepa in 1958 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rzepa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rzepa 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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