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Rapalla Family History

Rapalla 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: Palla, Rajala, Ramella, Capella, Spalla, Rogalla, Papalia, Rampulla

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Where is the Rapalla family from?

You can see how Rapalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rapalla family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapalla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rapalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rapalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapalla 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rapalla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rapalla. For the veterans among your Rapalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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