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Rappold Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād ‘counsel advice’ + bald ‘bold brave’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Appold, Rabold, Rapport, Happel, Wambold, Arnold, Rayford, Reynold

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Where is the Rappold family from?

You can see how Rappold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rappold families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rappold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rappold families in 1891.
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What did your Rappold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rappold. 100% of Rappold men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Rappold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rappold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappold 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Rappold. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rappold. For the veterans among your Rappold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappold lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rappold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rappold in 1951 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

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