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Rapisarda Family History

Rapisarda Surname Meaning

Italian: from an old personal name recorded as Rapisalpa in medieval documents probably from a confusion of two distinct names derived respectively from ancient Germanic Rab- and Latin Salva-.

The spelling Rapisarda (literally ‘he steals sardina’) is due to folk etymology.

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


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Where is the Rapisarda family from?

You can see how Rapisarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapisarda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rapisarda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rapisarda families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapisarda's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Rapisarda families in 1891.
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What did your Rapisarda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapisarda. 20% of Rapisarda men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Rapisarda women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rapisarda were Cement Finisher and Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cement Finisher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Rapisarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapisarda 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Rapisarda. 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 234 military records available for the last name Rapisarda. For the veterans among your Rapisarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapisarda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rapisarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rapisarda in 1962 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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