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Repress Family History

Repress 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: Respress, Cypress, Repass, Press, Respess, Kress, Reese, Terres

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Where is the Repress family from?

You can see how Repress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repress family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Repress families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Repress families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Repress's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Repress families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repress 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 30 census records available for the last name Repress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repress 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Repress. 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 2 military records available for the last name Repress. For the veterans among your Repress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repress lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Repress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Repress in 1979 was 55, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repress 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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