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Rapalee Family History

Rapalee 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: Rappleye, Rapley, Ramaley, Lapalme, Papaleo, Papale, Apple, Paley

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Where is the Rapalee family from?

You can see how Rapalee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapalee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapalee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Rapalee families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapalee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rapalee families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapalee 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 Rapalee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapalee. 25% of Rapalee men worked as an Operator and 100% of Rapalee women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Operator
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rapalee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rapalee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapalee 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rapalee. 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 90 military records available for the last name Rapalee. For the veterans among your Rapalee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapalee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rapalee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rapalee in 1965 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapalee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapalee 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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