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Rapin Family History

Rapin Surname Meaning

French:: derivative of Old French rapine ‘pillage’ (from Latin rapina) used as a nickname for a rapacious person or a thief.

Alternatively, a variant of Rabin.

2 a topographic name denoting residence on ravined terrain ultimately of the same etymology as 1 above.

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


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Where is the Rapin family from?

You can see how Rapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rapin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Rapin families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Rapin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rapin families in 1911.
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What did your Rapin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Ouvrire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rapin. 100% of Rapin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rapin women worked as an Ouvrire.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrire
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapin 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Rapin. 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 335 military records available for the last name Rapin. For the veterans among your Rapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rapin in 1962 was 67, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rapin 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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