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    In 1921, most Rapps lived in london

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    1,700 Rapp Travel & migration records
    1,000 Rapps found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Rapp first names?

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Rapps

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Rapps in 1921

    Annuitant

    4

    Coal Porter

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    At Home

    2

    Clerk

    2

    Common male occupations for Rapps in 1921

    Farm Hands

    27

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    26

    Bauer

    22

    Clerks

    19

    Sales Clerks

    15

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