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Reapp Family History

Reapp 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, Repp, Reap, Reape, Real, Knapp, Read, Napp, Trapp, Reach

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Where is the Reapp family from?

You can see how Reapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reapp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Reapp families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Reapp's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Reapp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reapp 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 104 census records available for the last name Reapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reapp 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reapp. 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 26 military records available for the last name Reapp. For the veterans among your Reapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reapp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Reapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reapp in 1967 was 70, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reapp 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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