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Repphun Family History

Repphun 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: Repp, Reishus, Keppen, Rebhan, Rippon, Rehn, Renehan, Repsher

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Where is the Repphun family from?

You can see how Repphun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Repphun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Repphun families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Repphun's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Repphun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Repphun 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 Repphun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Repphun. 75% of Repphun men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Repphun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Repphun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Repphun 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Repphun. 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 42 military records available for the last name Repphun. For the veterans among your Repphun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Repphun lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Repphun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Repphun in 1965 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Repphun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Repphun 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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