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Rapach Family History

Rapach 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: Rapacz, Radach, Roach, Rasch, Reach, Pach, Rauch, Rapa, Kapsch

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Where is the Rapach family from?

You can see how Rapach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rapach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rapach family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapach's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rapach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapach 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 Rapach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapach. 53% of Rapach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rapach women worked as a Presser.

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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
    53%
  • Miner
    36%
  • Soldier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Rapach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Rapach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapach 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rapach. 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 155 military records available for the last name Rapach. For the veterans among your Rapach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rapach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rapach in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapach 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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