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Repta Family History

Repta 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, Resta, Renta, Reta, Repka, Reza, Rota, Gupta, Mehta, Ranta

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Where is the Repta family from?

You can see how Repta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Repta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Repta families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Repta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Repta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repta 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 Repta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Repta. 50% of Repta men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Repta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Repta were Machinist and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Repta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Repta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repta 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Repta. 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 105 military records available for the last name Repta. For the veterans among your Repta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repta lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Repta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Repta in 1942 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Repta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repta 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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