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Reapsome Family History

Reapsome Name 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: Ransome, Newsome, Ledsome, Reasoner, Reaume, Rapone, Ransom, Rapson

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Where is the Reapsome family from?

You can see how Reapsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reapsome family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Reapsome families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reapsome's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reapsome families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reapsome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Reapsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reapsome. 50% of Reapsome 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Reapsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reapsome 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Reapsome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Reapsome. For the veterans among your Reapsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reapsome lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Reapsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Reapsome in 1962 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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