William Repstein (1896–1974)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1896
    Died
    1974

    When was William Repstein born? 1896.

    When did William Repstein die? 1974.

    Life story

    William Repstein (1896–1974) was born in 1896, and died in 1974, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.

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    The world William lived through

    1. 1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about William Repstein

    When was William Repstein born?

    William Repstein was born in 1896.

    When did William Repstein die?

    William Repstein died in 1974.

    How old was William Repstein at the time of death?

    William Repstein was about 78 years old.

    Where is William Repstein buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when William Repstein was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when William was born.

    Who was president when William Repstein died?

    In 1974, the U.S. presidents were Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

    What generation was William Repstein part of?

    Born in 1896, William Repstein was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during William Repstein's lifetime?

    During William's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); World War I began (1914, age 18); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 37); World War II ended (1945, age 49); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 61); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 73).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William Repstein?

    Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1896

    2. Death

      1974

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William Repstein (1896–1974)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-repstein-1896-1974-dd6173bb/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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