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Rappo Family History

Rappo 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: Rapp, Rappe, Rappa, Nappo, Rapps, Cappo, Capo, Happe, Rao, Napp

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Where is the Rappo family from?

You can see how Rappo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rappo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rappo families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rappo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rappo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappo 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 Rappo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rappo. 38% of Rappo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rappo women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Work
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rappo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Rappo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappo 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Rappo. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rappo. For the veterans among your Rappo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rappo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rappo in 1967 was 60, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappo 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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