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Dapas Family History

Dapas 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: Damas, Papas, Depas, Papa, Dana, Karas, Vadas, Apa, Maras, Danis

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Where is the Dapas family from?

You can see how Dapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dapas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Dapas families living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dapas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dapas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dapas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dapas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dapas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Dapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapas 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Dapas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dapas. For the veterans among your Dapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Dapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dapas in 1969 was 72, and 87 in 1997.

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