Origins of the Rapkins surname
About the Rapkinses
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Interesting facts about Rapkins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rapkins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Rapkinses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Rapkinses.
What are the most common Rapkins first names?
Walter Charles
William
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Rapkinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rapkinses in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Laundress
4
Agricultural Labourers Wife
2
Factory Girl Paper Mill
2
Shop Assistant Drapers
2
Common male occupations for Rapkinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Carpenter
6
Carter
4
Bricklayer
3
Clerk
3
