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Rapperport Family History

Rapperport 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: Rappaport, Rappoport, Rapport, Rapaport, Rapoport, Davenport

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Where is the Rapperport family from?

You can see how Rapperport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapperport family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapperport families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rapperport family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rapperport's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rapperport families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapperport 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 Rapperport ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Rapperport family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Rapperport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapperport 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rapperport. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rapperport. For the veterans among your Rapperport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapperport lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Rapperport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rapperport in 1978 was 70, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapperport

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapperport 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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