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Rappay Family History

Rappay 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, Rapp, Radway, Rapa, Rampey, Pappa, Pappan, Rapley, Kappas

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Where is the Rappay family from?

You can see how Rappay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rappay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rappay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rappay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rappay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rappay. For the veterans among your Rappay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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