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Repay Family History

Repay 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: Repa, Reay, Ray, Real, Rey, Pay, Reza, Read, Remy, Demay

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Where is the Repay family from?

You can see how Repay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Repay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Repay families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Repay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Repay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repay 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 228 census records available for the last name Repay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Repay. 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 17 military records available for the last name Repay. For the veterans among your Repay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Repay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Repay in 1976 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repay 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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