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Rapo Family History

Rapo 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: Capo, Rapp, Rao, Raso, Raco, Rayo, Rapa, Rado, Ramo, Razo

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Where is the Rapo family from?

You can see how Rapo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rapo families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapo's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rapo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapo 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 234 census records available for the last name Rapo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapo 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Rapo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rapo. For the veterans among your Rapo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rapo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rapo in 1965 was 83, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapo 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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