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Rapsey Family History

Rapsey Surname Meaning

Perhaps from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Rab for Rob, a pet form of Robert (compare Rapson);

but note also Rabsey as a recorded female given name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rapsey family from?

You can see how Rapsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Rapsey families living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rapsey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Rapsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapsey 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 Rapsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rapsey. 67% of Rapsey men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 92% of Rapsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rapsey were Stevedore Heavy Worker and Multileth Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    67%
  • Stevedore Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Multileth Operator
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rapsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapsey 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Rapsey. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rapsey. For the veterans among your Rapsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapsey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Rapsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rapsey in 1954 was 55, and 71 in 1999.

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