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Rzeppa Family History

Rzeppa 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: Rzepka, Repp, Repa, Zappa, Rappa, Reppe, Repka, Zepp, Reza, Rapp

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Where is the Rzeppa family from?

You can see how Rzeppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rzeppa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rzeppa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rzeppa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rzeppa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rzeppa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rzeppa 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 Rzeppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rzeppa. 100% of Rzeppa men worked as a Machine Operator and 50% of Rzeppa women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%

What Rzeppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Rzeppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rzeppa 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Rzeppa. 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 123 military records available for the last name Rzeppa. For the veterans among your Rzeppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rzeppa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rzeppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rzeppa in 1960 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rzeppa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rzeppa 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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