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Rappie Family History

Rappie 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, Apple, Happe, Rapp, Tippie, Rapin, Tappe, Rapier, Rappa

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Where is the Rappie family from?

You can see how Rappie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rappie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Rappie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rappie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappie 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 109 census records available for the last name Rappie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rappie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rappie. For the veterans among your Rappie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappie lifespan?

Average Rappie life expectancy in 1980 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappie 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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