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Rapeli Family History

Rapeli 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: Capel, Ramel, Apel, Napoli, Raper, Rupel, Capell, Radel, Ravel

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Where is the Rapeli family from?

You can see how Rapeli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapeli family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Rapeli families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapeli's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Rapeli families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapeli 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 11 census records available for the last name Rapeli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapeli 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rapeli. 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 Rapeli. For the veterans among your Rapeli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapeli lifespan?

Average Rapeli life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapeli 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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