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Respus Family History

Respus 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: Rasmus, Reus, Jesus, Ress, Reishus, Remus, Redus, Readus, Respess

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Where is the Respus family from?

You can see how Respus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Respus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Respus families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Respus's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Respus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Respus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Respus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Respus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Respus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Respus. For the veterans among your Respus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Respus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Respus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Respus in 1976 was 37, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Respus 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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