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Rapolla Family History

Rapolla 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: Apollo, Ramella, Capella, Raiola, Rolla, Ripoll, Tafolla, Raposa

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Where is the Rapolla family from?

You can see how Rapolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapolla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rapolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rapolla families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rapolla's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rapolla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapolla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rapolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapolla. 28% of Rapolla men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Rapolla women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rapolla were Clerk and Storekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    67%
  • Storekeeper
    34%

What Rapolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Rapolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapolla 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rapolla. 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 Rapolla. For the veterans among your Rapolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapolla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rapolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rapolla in 1963 was 63, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapolla 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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