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Rappanier Family History

Rappanier 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: Trepanier, Spanier, Rapier, Rainier, Frappier, Barganier, Nappier

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Where is the Rappanier family from?

You can see how Rappanier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappanier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappanier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rappanier families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rappanier's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rappanier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappanier 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 Rappanier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rappanier. 50% of Rappanier men worked as a Stone Mason.

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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

  • Stone Mason
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

What Rappanier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Rappanier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappanier 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 Rappanier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rappanier. For the veterans among your Rappanier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappanier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Rappanier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rappanier in 1979 was 83, and 83 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappanier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappanier 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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