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Rapelje Family History

Rapelje Surname Meaning

Altered form under Dutch influence of Walloon and northern French Rapaille (see Rapalje).

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


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Where is the Rapelje family from?

You can see how Rapelje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapelje family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapelje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Rapelje families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rapelje's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rapelje families in 1880.
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What did your Rapelje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapelje. 50% of Rapelje men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Rapelje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rapelje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapelje 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Rapelje. 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 175 military records available for the last name Rapelje. For the veterans among your Rapelje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapelje lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Rapelje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rapelje in 1952 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapelje 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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