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Raples Family History

Raples 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: Rapley, Naples, Caples, Waples, Rawles, Maples, Sales, Kapler, Raines

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Where is the Raples family from?

You can see how Raples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raples family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Raples families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raples's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raples families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raples 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 120 census records available for the last name Raples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raples 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Raples. 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 9 military records available for the last name Raples. For the veterans among your Raples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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