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Rappolo Family History

Rappolo 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: Rappold, Roppolo, Rapport, Appold, Cappola, Campolo, Rappel, Raposo

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Where is the Rappolo family from?

You can see how Rappolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rappolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rappolo family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rappolo's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rappolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rappolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rappolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rappolo. 50% of Rappolo men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Rappolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rappolo 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rappolo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rappolo. For the veterans among your Rappolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rappolo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Rappolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rappolo in 1966 was 69, and 69 in 1988.

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