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Rapske Family History

Rapske 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: Raske, Paske, Rase, Rake, Kaske, Ganske, Laske, Radeke, Rappe, Ripke

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Rapske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapske 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rapske. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rapske. For the veterans among your Rapske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapske lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Rapske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rapske in 1975 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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