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Rapstain Family History

Rapstain 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: Captain, Ralstin, Austin, Kapitan, Mastin, Kastan, Ramstad, Raskin

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Where is the Rapstain family from?

You can see how Rapstain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapstain family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Rapstain families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapstain's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rapstain families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapstain 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 Rapstain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapstain. 100% of Rapstain men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rapstain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rapstain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapstain 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 immigration records available for the last name Rapstain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rapstain. For the veterans among your Rapstain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapstain lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Rapstain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rapstain in 1983 was 72, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapstain 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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