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Raptou Family History

Raptou 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: Rampton, Ratto, Raptis, Rapson, Easton, Pastor, Hatton, Alton, Manton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raptou 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 11 census records available for the last name Raptou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raptou 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Raptou. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Raptou. For the veterans among your Raptou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raptou lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Raptou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raptou in 1974 was 81, and 75 in 2000.

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