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Rappas Family History

Rappas 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: Kappas, Rappa, Rapps, Pappas, Rapp, Apps, Crapps, Papas, Rapa, Pappa

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Where is the Rappas family from?

You can see how Rappas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rappas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rappas families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Rappas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rappas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappas 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 Rappas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rappas. 21% of Rappas men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Rappas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rappas were New Worker and New Worker.

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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

  • Waiter
    21%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Rappas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Rappas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappas 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Rappas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rappas. For the veterans among your Rappas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Rappas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rappas in 1963 was 86, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappas 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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