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Rappa Family History

Rappa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian rappa ‘bunch cluster’ Neapolitan rappa ‘wrinkle’ or Italian rappa ‘lock quiff’

presumably applied as a nickname.

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


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Where is the Rappa family from?

You can see how Rappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rappa families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rappa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rappa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappa 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 Rappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rappa. 39% of Rappa men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Rappa women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rappa were Painter and Sewing.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Sewing
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rappa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rappa. For the veterans among your Rappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappa lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rappa in 1945 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappa 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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