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Rapacz Family History

Rapacz Surname Meaning

Polish: from a derivative of the personal name Rapał, a local variant of Rafał (see Raphael).

Unflattering nickname from Polish dialect rapacz ‘duffer’ ‘oaf’.

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


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Where is the Rapacz family from?

You can see how Rapacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapacz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rapacz families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rapacz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rapacz families in 1920.
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What did your Rapacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapacz. 32% of Rapacz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rapacz women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rapacz were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rapacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Rapacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapacz 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Rapacz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 370 military records available for the last name Rapacz. For the veterans among your Rapacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapacz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rapacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rapacz in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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