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Rappes Family History

Rappes 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: Rappe, Rapps, Rappel, Kappes, Happe, Rapp, Kappel, Appel, Apps

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Where is the Rappes family from?

You can see how Rappes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rappes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rappes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rappes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Rappes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rappes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rappes. For the veterans among your Rappes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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