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Rapers Family History

Rapers 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: Capers, Raper, Rakers, Rivers, Rader, Draper, Rager, Travers, Paper

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Where is the Rapers family from?

You can see how Rapers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rapers families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rapers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rapers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rapers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapers. 100% of Rapers men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rapers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Rapers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapers 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rapers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rapers. For the veterans among your Rapers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Rapers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rapers in 1969 was 79, and 96 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapers 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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