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Rappana Family History

Rappana 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: Campana, Pappan, Rappa, Zappala, Tappan, Pappano, Rapuano, Rana

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Where is the Rappana family from?

You can see how Rappana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rappana family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rappana's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Rappana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappana 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 136 census records available for the last name Rappana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappana 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rappana. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rappana. For the veterans among your Rappana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappana lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rappana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rappana in 1955 was 48, and 46 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappana 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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