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Reppa Family History

Reppa 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: Repp, Repa, Rappa, Reppe, Repka, Reza, Rapp, Ripp, Rega, Rapa

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Where is the Reppa family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reppa. 43% of Reppa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reppa women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reppa were Timer and Waitress.

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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
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Timer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Reppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Reppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reppa 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Reppa. 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 135 military records available for the last name Reppa. For the veterans among your Reppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reppa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Reppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Reppa in 1966 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reppa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reppa 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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