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Reposa Family History

Reposa Surname Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese Raposa.

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


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Where is the Reposa family from?

You can see how Reposa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reposa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Reposa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Reposa families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Reposa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Reposa families in 1920.
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What did your Reposa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reposa. 54% of Reposa men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Reposa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reposa were Helper and Spinner.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Cutter
    29%
  • Spinner
    29%

What Reposa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reposa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reposa 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Reposa. 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 226 military records available for the last name Reposa. For the veterans among your Reposa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reposa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Reposa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Reposa in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reposa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reposa 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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