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Rapalye Family History

Rapalye 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, Lapalme, Papale, Apple, Ramage, Capelle, Rajala, Lasalle

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Where is the Rapalye family from?

You can see how Rapalye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapalye family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapalye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rapalye family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapalye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rapalye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapalye 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 109 census records available for the last name Rapalye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapalye 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rapalye. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rapalye. For the veterans among your Rapalye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapalye lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapalye 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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