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Mape Family History

Mape 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: Maze, Cape, Pape, Mace, Mapp, Mare, Mate, Maple, Male, Mae

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Where is the Mape family from?

You can see how Mape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mape family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mape families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mape families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mape's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mape families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mape ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mape. 100% of Mape women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mape 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Mape. 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 362 military records available for the last name Mape. For the veterans among your Mape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mape lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Mape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mape in 1966 was 41, and 76 in 1995.

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