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Rappelye Family History

Rappelye 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: Rappleye, Rappel, Apple, Capelle, Kappel, Appel, Happel, Rampey

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Where is the Rappelye family from?

You can see how Rappelye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappelye family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rappelye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rappelye families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappelye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rappelye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappelye 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 115 census records available for the last name Rappelye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappelye 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rappelye. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rappelye. For the veterans among your Rappelye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappelye lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Rappelye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rappelye in 1976 was 83, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappelye 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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