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Rarper Family History

Rarper 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: Harper, Raper, Carper, Karper, Marker, Farmer, Garner, Barber, Harker

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Where is the Rarper family from?

You can see how Rarper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rarper families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rarper families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rarper's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rarper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarper 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 10 census records available for the last name Rarper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarper 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rarper. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rarper. For the veterans among your Rarper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarper lifespan?

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