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Repen Family History

Repen 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: Regen, Reen, Green, Leven, Pepin, Eden, Reder, Raven, Redel, Leben

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Where is the Repen family from?

You can see how Repen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Repen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Repen families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Repen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Repen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repen 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 Repen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Repen. 100% of Repen women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Repen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Repen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repen 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Repen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Repen. For the veterans among your Repen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Repen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Repen in 1969 was 83, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repen 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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