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Rapozo Family History

Rapozo Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Raposo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rapozo family from?

You can see how Rapozo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapozo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Rapozo families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rapozo's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Rapozo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapozo 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 Rapozo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapozo. 40% of Rapozo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rapozo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rapozo were Locomotive Brakeman and Wire Trimmer.

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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
    40%
  • Overseer
    10%
  • Rock Dealer
    10%
  • Locomotive Brakeman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Wire Trimmer
    50%

What Rapozo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rapozo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapozo 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Rapozo. 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 297 military records available for the last name Rapozo. For the veterans among your Rapozo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapozo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rapozo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rapozo in 1952 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapozo 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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