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Rapsch Family History

Rapsch 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: Rasch, Kapsch, Raisch, Rausch, Raasch, Gasch, Rensch, Rauch, Paasch

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Where is the Rapsch family from?

You can see how Rapsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rapsch family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rapsch's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rapsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rapsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Rapsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapsch 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rapsch. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rapsch. For the veterans among your Rapsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapsch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rapsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rapsch in 1967 was 65, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapsch 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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