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Repola Family History

Repola 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: Reposa, Pola, Pesola, Rella, Repa, Raiola, Ripoll, Evola, Raposa

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Where is the Repola family from?

You can see how Repola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Repola families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Repola's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Repola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repola 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 Repola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Repola. 50% of Repola men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Repola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Repola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repola 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Repola. 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 43 military records available for the last name Repola. For the veterans among your Repola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Repola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Repola in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Repola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repola 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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