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Rapko Family History

Rapko 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: Repko, Rank, Capo, Franko, Rapp, Rake, Rao, Raso, Rak, Raak

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Where is the Rapko family from?

You can see how Rapko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rapko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rapko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rapko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rapko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rapko. 82% of Rapko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rapko women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Rapko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Rapko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapko 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Rapko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Rapko. For the veterans among your Rapko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rapko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rapko in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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