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Rapt Family History

Rapt 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: Rapp, Rapa, Rast, Apt, Rape, Ram, Ras, Papa, Cap, Batt

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Where is the Rapt family from?

You can see how Rapt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rapt families living in West Virginia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rapt's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Rapt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Rapt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapt 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rapt. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rapt. For the veterans among your Rapt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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