This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Respress family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Respress Family History

Respress Surname Meaning

Altered form of Respess. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Respress family from?

You can see how Respress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Respress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Respress families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Respress's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Respress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Respress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Respress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Respress. 62% of Respress men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Respress women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Respress were Farming and Laborer.

View Census Data for Respress | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Laundress
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%

What Respress family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Respress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Respress census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Respress

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Respress. 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.

View all Respress immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Respress. For the veterans among your Respress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Respress military records

You've only scratched the surface of Respress family history

Discover More

What is the average Respress lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Respress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Respress in 1962 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Respress

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Respress 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Respress family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial