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Raptis Family History

Raptis Name Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a tailor Greek raptēs (colloquially raftis) a derivative of classical Greek raptein ‘to sew’. Compare Raftis .

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


Similar surnames: Rallis, Martis, Gattis, Rautio, Papas, Matis, Maris, Mastin, Garis

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Where is the Raptis family from?

You can see how Raptis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raptis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Raptis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Raptis families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Raptis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raptis families in 1920.
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What did your Raptis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raptis. 19% of Raptis men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Raptis women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raptis were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Raptis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raptis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raptis. 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 390 military records available for the last name Raptis. For the veterans among your Raptis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raptis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Raptis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raptis in 1952 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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