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Rapsher Family History

Rapsher 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: Repsher, Risher, Washer, Rather, Brasher, Raper, Asher, Ramser

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Where is the Rapsher family from?

You can see how Rapsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapsher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapsher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rapsher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapsher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rapsher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapsher 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 116 census records available for the last name Rapsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapsher 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rapsher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rapsher. For the veterans among your Rapsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapsher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Rapsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rapsher in 1974 was 75, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapsher 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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