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Rapka Family History

Rapka 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: Rapa, Rappa, Raska, Repka, Lapka, Ripka, Radka, Papka, Papa, Laska

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Where is the Rapka family from?

You can see how Rapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rapka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rapka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rapka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rapka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rapka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rapka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rapka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rapka. 100% of Rapka 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Rapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rapka 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rapka. 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 59 military records available for the last name Rapka. For the veterans among your Rapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rapka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rapka in 1971 was 71, and 97 in 2000.

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