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Rapey Family History

Rapey 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: Rarey, Raper, Rampey, Rasey, Rapley, Rabey, Rape, Razey, Racey, Raney

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Where is the Rapey family from?

You can see how Rapey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rapey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rapey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapey 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 107 census records available for the last name Rapey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rapey. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rapey. For the veterans among your Rapey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Rapey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rapey in 1951 was 51, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapey 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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