Repsher Family History

Repsher Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of South German Rebscher an occupational name for a vine dresser from Middle High German rebe ‘vine’.

It highlights the agricultural practice of viticulture that was prevalent in the region.

The term emphasizes the role of individuals who actively participated in the cultivation and maintenance of vines.

As an occupational name, it reflects the way in which professions were integrated into personal identity.

The linguistic roots of the name provide insights into the cultural significance of vine growing in South German heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Reiser, Reisner, Reusser, Reisler, Risher, Resner, Resser, Recher, Beisner, Rester

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912	Military Records
84	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Repsher family from?

You can see how Repsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repsher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Repsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Repsher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Repsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Repsher families in 1891.

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What did your Repsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Repsher.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Passenger List

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Repsher. 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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Military Records

There are 912 military records available for the last name Repsher. For the veterans among your Repsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repsher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Repsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Repsher in 1952 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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Repsher Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of South German Rebscher an occupational name for a vine dresser from Middle High German rebe ‘vine’.

It highlights the agricultural practice of viticulture that was prevalent in the region.

The term emphasizes the role of individuals who actively participated in the cultivation and maintenance of vines.

As an occupational name, it reflects the way in which professions were integrated into personal identity.

The linguistic roots of the name provide insights into the cultural significance of vine growing in South German heritage.

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

Where is the Repsher family from?

What did your Repsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Repsher.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Repsher family records will you find?

What is the average Repsher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Repsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Repsher in 1952 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

Repsher Family History

Repsher Surname Meaning

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Repsher Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Repsher

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Where is the Repsher family from?

What did your Repsher ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Repsher lifespan?

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