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Rappolt Family History

Rappolt 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: Rapport, Rappold, Appold, Appelt, Cappola, Rappel, Rapaport, Roppolo

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Where is the Rappolt family from?

You can see how Rappolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappolt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rappolt families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rappolt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rappolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rappolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rappolt. 100% of Rappolt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Rappolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappolt 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Rappolt. 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 115 military records available for the last name Rappolt. For the veterans among your Rappolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappolt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rappolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rappolt in 1965 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappolt 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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