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Rappell Family History

Rappell Surname Meaning

see Rappel.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rappell family from?

You can see how Rappell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rappell family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Rappell families in 1891.
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What did your Rappell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Rappell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappell 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Rappell. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rappell. For the veterans among your Rappell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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