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Rappal Family History

Rappal 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: Rappa, Rappel, Rapp, Kappel, Appel, Kapral, Raphael, Rapa, Happel

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Where is the Rappal family from?

You can see how Rappal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rappal families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rappal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rappal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappal 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 Rappal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Rappal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Rappal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rappal. 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 Rappal. For the veterans among your Rappal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappal lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Rappal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rappal in 1986 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappal 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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