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Rapalski Family History

Rapalski 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: Rafalski, Zapolski, Rogalski, Rakowski, Radwanski, Kowalski, Romanski

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Where is the Rapalski family from?

You can see how Rapalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rapalski family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rapalski's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Rapalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapalski 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 63 census records available for the last name Rapalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapalski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rapalski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rapalski. For the veterans among your Rapalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapalski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rapalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rapalski in 1967 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapalski 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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