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Respass Family History

Respass Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is also found among African Americans. Compare Respess and Respress.

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


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Where is the Respass family from?

You can see how Respass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Respass family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Respass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Respass families living in North Carolina. This was about 58% of all the recorded Respass's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Respass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Respass 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 Respass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Respass. 48% of Respass men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Respass women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Respass were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Respass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Respass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Respass 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Respass. 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 426 military records available for the last name Respass. For the veterans among your Respass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Respass lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Respass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Respass in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Respass 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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