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Rappleyea Family History

Rappleyea Surname Meaning

Variant of Rappleye a surname of Walloon and northern French origin (see Rapalje).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rappleyea family from?

You can see how Rappleyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappleyea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rappleyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Rappleyea families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rappleyea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rappleyea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappleyea 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 Rappleyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rappleyea. 39% of Rappleyea men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Rappleyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rappleyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappleyea 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rappleyea. 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 266 military records available for the last name Rappleyea. For the veterans among your Rappleyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappleyea lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Rappleyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rappleyea in 1954 was 48, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappleyea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappleyea 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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