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Rappaport Family History

Rappaport Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a combination of two surnames originally used by various branches of this Jewish family i.e. from Rapp(a) derived from Middle High German rappe ‘raven’ (it seems to be formed after the house sign with a picture of raven; see German Rapp).

+ Port, the local Italian dialect name for either Portobuffolé (a town north of Venice) or Porto Mantovano (a town near Mantua).

Compare Rapaport, Rapoport, and Rappoport.

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


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You can see how Rappaport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappaport family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappaport families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rappaport families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappaport's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rappaport families in 1891.
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What did your Rappaport ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rappaport. 100% of Rappaport men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 89% of Rappaport women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Dress Machinist
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rappaport. For the veterans among your Rappaport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappaport lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rappaport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rappaport in 1953 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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