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Rappin Family History

Rappin 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: Rapin, Lappin, Tappin, Rapkin, Rapp, Coppin, Papin, Caplin, Raboin

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Where is the Rappin family from?

You can see how Rappin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rappin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rappin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rappin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rappin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappin 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 Rappin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rappin. 100% of Rappin 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
    100%

What Rappin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Rappin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rappin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rappin. For the veterans among your Rappin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rappin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rappin in 1970 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappin 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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