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Raplin Family History

Raplin 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: Caplin, Rapin, Raglin, Taplin, Kaplin, Aplin, Rapkin, Karlin, Maslin

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Where is the Raplin family from?

You can see how Raplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raplin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raplin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raplin's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Raplin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Raplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raplin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Raplin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Raplin. For the veterans among your Raplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raplin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Raplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Raplin in 1978 was 73, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raplin 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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