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Rapelyea Family History

Rapelyea 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: Relyea, Rappleyea, Capelle, Belyea, Ramella, Capella, Rappleye

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Where is the Rapelyea family from?

You can see how Rapelyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapelyea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapelyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rapelyea families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapelyea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rapelyea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapelyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rapelyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapelyea. 100% of Rapelyea men worked as a Janitor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

What Rapelyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rapelyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapelyea 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rapelyea. 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 127 military records available for the last name Rapelyea. For the veterans among your Rapelyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapelyea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rapelyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rapelyea in 1966 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapelyea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapelyea 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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