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Rapstine Family History

Rapstine 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: Ristine, Anstine, Mapstone, Castine, Vastine, Ralstin, Austin, Raine

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Where is the Rapstine family from?

You can see how Rapstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapstine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rapstine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Rapstine families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapstine's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rapstine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapstine 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 Rapstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapstine. 70% of Rapstine 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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    31%

What Rapstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Rapstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapstine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rapstine. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rapstine. For the veterans among your Rapstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapstine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rapstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rapstine in 1964 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rapstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapstine 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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