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Rapkins Family History

Rapkins Surname Meaning

variant of Rapkin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rapkins family from?

You can see how Rapkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rapkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Rapkins families living in Hampshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rapkins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rapkins families in 1891.
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What did your Rapkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rapkins. 100% of Rapkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rapkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapkins 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Rapkins. 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 94 military records available for the last name Rapkins. For the veterans among your Rapkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapkins lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Rapkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rapkins in 1987 was 74, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapkins 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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