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Rappleye Name Meaning

Americanized form of Rapalje and Rapelje Dutch-influenced surnames of Walloon and northern French origin. Compare Rapley 2 Rappley and Rappleyea .

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


Similar surnames: Capley, Rapley, Railey, Rappe, Rupley, Reckley, Rampey, Happe, Rupple

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Where is the Rappleye family from?

You can see how Rappleye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappleye family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rappleye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Rappleye families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappleye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rappleye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappleye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rappleye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rappleye. 44% of Rappleye men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rappleye women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rappleye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappleye 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Rappleye. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Rappleye. For the veterans among your Rappleye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappleye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rappleye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rappleye in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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