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Rapaport Family History

Rapaport Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rappaport.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rapaport family from?

You can see how Rapaport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapaport family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapaport families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rapaport families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rapaport's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rapaport families in 1891.
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What did your Rapaport ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rapaport. 87% of Rapaport women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rapaport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapaport 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rapaport. 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 665 military records available for the last name Rapaport. For the veterans among your Rapaport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapaport lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rapaport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rapaport in 1957 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapaport

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapaport 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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