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Rapstad Family History

Rapstad 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: Ramstad, Rogstad, Balstad, Gaustad, Harstad, Austad, Rolstad, Rostad

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Where is the Rapstad family from?

You can see how Rapstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rapstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rapstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rapstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapstad 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 57 census records available for the last name Rapstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapstad 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rapstad. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rapstad. For the veterans among your Rapstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapstad lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Rapstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rapstad in 1973 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapstad 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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