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Rapose Family History

Rapose 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: Raposa, Rapone, Raposo, Rose, Rase, Larose, Capone, Rafuse, Ramos

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Where is the Rapose family from?

You can see how Rapose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapose family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rapose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rapose family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapose's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rapose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapose 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 Rapose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapose. 60% of Rapose men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Rapose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Rapose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapose 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Rapose. 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 111 military records available for the last name Rapose. For the veterans among your Rapose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapose lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Rapose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rapose in 1955 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapose 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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