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Rapson Family History

Rapson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rab(b) (a pet form of Robert with unrounding of the first vowel) + -son with devoicing of /b/ to /p/.

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


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Where is the Rapson family from?

You can see how Rapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 146 Rapson families living in Cornwall. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rapson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rapson families in 1891.
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What did your Rapson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rapson. 11% of Rapson men worked as a Gardener and 71% of Rapson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rapson were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Rapson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Rapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rapson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rapson. For the veterans among your Rapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rapson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rapson in 1944 was 22, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapson 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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