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Rappel Family History

Rappel Surname Meaning

German: nickname from a diminutive of Middle High German rapp rabe ‘raven’ (see Rapp).

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


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Where is the Rappel family from?

You can see how Rappel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rappel families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rappel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rappel families in 1891.
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What did your Rappel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rappel. 60% of Rappel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rappel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappel 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Rappel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rappel. For the veterans among your Rappel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rappel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rappel in 1963 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappel 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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