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Rappenecker Family History

Rappenecker 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: Appenzeller, Longenecker, Rubenacker, Dannecker, Schoenecker

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Where is the Rappenecker family from?

You can see how Rappenecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappenecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappenecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rappenecker families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rappenecker's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Rappenecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappenecker 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 Rappenecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Rappenecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Rappenecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappenecker 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rappenecker. 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 120 military records available for the last name Rappenecker. For the veterans among your Rappenecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappenecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rappenecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rappenecker in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappenecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappenecker 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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