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Respers Family History

Respers 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: Respess, Esper, Elpers, Vesper, Resser, Rester, Resner, Reckers

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Where is the Respers family from?

You can see how Respers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Respers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Respers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Respers family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Respers's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Respers families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Respers 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 Respers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Respers. 42% of Respers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Respers women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Mariner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Respers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Respers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Respers 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Respers. 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 20 military records available for the last name Respers. For the veterans among your Respers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Respers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Respers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Respers in 1968 was 46, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Respers 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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