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Rapola Family History

Rapola 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: Raiola, Raposa, Rapoza, Parola, Pola, Rajala, Rapa, Ragona, Napoli

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Where is the Rapola family from?

You can see how Rapola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rapola family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rapola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rapola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rapola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapola. 100% of Rapola women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rapola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapola 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 Rapola. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rapola. For the veterans among your Rapola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapola lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Rapola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rapola in 1970 was 59, and 69 in 1983.

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