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Rapes Family History

Rapes 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: Grapes, Raper, Papes, Mapes, Rapps, Rape, Rayes, Ranes, Capes, Rakes

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Where is the Rapes family from?

You can see how Rapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rapes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rapes family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rapes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapes 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 Rapes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapes. 34% of Rapes 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
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Rapes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Rapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapes 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rapes. 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 98 military records available for the last name Rapes. For the veterans among your Rapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Rapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rapes in 1954 was 44, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapes 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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