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Rappley Family History

Rappley Surname Meaning

Variant of Rappleye a surname of Walloon and northern French origin (see Rapalje).

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


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Where is the Rappley family from?

You can see how Rappley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rappley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rappley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rappley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rappley families in 1911.
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What did your Rappley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rappley. 34% of Rappley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rappley women worked as a Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Rappley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Rappley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rappley. 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 179 military records available for the last name Rappley. For the veterans among your Rappley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rappley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rappley in 1964 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rappley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rappley 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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