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Rappise Family History

Rappise 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: Laprise, Rappe, Raptis, Rapps, Campise, Apple, Happe, Rapp, Rase

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Where is the Rappise family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappise 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 Rappise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rappise. 100% of Rappise women worked as a Folder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

What Rappise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rappise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappise 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rappise. 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 Rappise. For the veterans among your Rappise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappise lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rappise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rappise in 1969 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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