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Rappelet Family History

Rappelet 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: Appelt, Rappel, Kappeler, Apple, Kappel, Appel, Rapport, Kappler

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Where is the Rappelet family from?

You can see how Rappelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappelet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rappelet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rappelet family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappelet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rappelet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappelet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Rappelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappelet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rappelet. 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 military records available for the last name Rappelet. For the veterans among your Rappelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappelet lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Rappelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rappelet in 1984 was 81, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappelet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappelet 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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