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Rappeport Family History

Rappeport 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: Rappaport, Rappoport, Rapport, Rapaport, Rapoport, Pappert, Reppert

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Where is the Rappeport family from?

You can see how Rappeport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappeport family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappeport families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rappeport families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rappeport's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rappeport families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappeport 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 Rappeport ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rappeport. 38% of Rappeport men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rappeport women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rappeport were Accountant and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Attorney
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Rappeport family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rappeport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappeport 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Rappeport. 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 168 military records available for the last name Rappeport. For the veterans among your Rappeport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappeport lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rappeport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rappeport in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappeport 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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