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Rapken Family History

Rapken 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: Rapkin, Bracken, Raven, Rake, Raper, Marken, Raskin, Ricken, Rapley

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Where is the Rapken family from?

You can see how Rapken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rapken family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rapken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Rapken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapken 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 Rapken. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rapken. For the veterans among your Rapken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapken lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Rapken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rapken in 1986 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapken 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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