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Rapay Family History

Rapay 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: Rapa, Ratay, Papay, Papa, Ray, Rana, Pay, Rada, Apa, Rapp

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Where is the Rapay family from?

You can see how Rapay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rapay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rapay family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rapay's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Rapay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapay 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 33 census records available for the last name Rapay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rapay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rapay. For the veterans among your Rapay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapay lifespan?

Average Rapay life expectancy in 1990 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapay 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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