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Rap Family History

Rap Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ram, Ras, Cap, Ray, Rapp, Raj, Rao, Rak, Rau, Rapa

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Where is the Rap family from?

You can see how Rap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rap families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rap's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rap families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rap. 25% of Rap men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Assistant
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rap 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Rap. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rap. For the veterans among your Rap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rap lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rap in 1963 was 83, and 63 in 2002.

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