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Jappa Family History

Jappa 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: Japp, Pappa, Cappa, Nappa, Zappa, Rappa, Gappa, Papa, Apa, Happe

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Where is the Jappa family from?

You can see how Jappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jappa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jappa families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Jappa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jappa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jappa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jappa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Jappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jappa 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jappa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jappa. For the veterans among your Jappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jappa lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Jappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jappa in 1959 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

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