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Rapping Family History

Rapping 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: Lapping, Tipping, Rapin, Rampino, Topping, Ramming, Rawling, Copping

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Where is the Rapping family from?

You can see how Rapping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapping family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rapping families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rapping's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rapping families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapping 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 39 census records available for the last name Rapping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapping 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rapping. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rapping. For the veterans among your Rapping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapping lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rapping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rapping in 1949 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapping 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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