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Repass Family History

Repass Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Rippas: unexplained.

The surname Rippas is very rare in Switzerland.

Its altered form Repass is most common in VA.

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


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Where is the Repass family from?

You can see how Repass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repass family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Repass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Repass families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Repass's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Repass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repass 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 Repass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Repass. 19% of Repass men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Repass women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Repass were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Repass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Repass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repass 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Repass. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Repass. For the veterans among your Repass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repass lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Repass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Repass in 1945 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Repass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repass 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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