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Rapien Family History

Rapien 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: Sapien, Rapin, Zapien, Rapier, Raven, Marien, Napier, Papin, Raper

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Where is the Rapien family from?

You can see how Rapien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rapien families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapien's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rapien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapien 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 Rapien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapien. 50% of Rapien men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Rapien women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rapien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Rapien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapien 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rapien. 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 100 military records available for the last name Rapien. For the veterans among your Rapien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapien lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Rapien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rapien in 1951 was 57, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapien 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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