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Yape Family History

Yape 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: Cape, Pape, Yap, Yaple, Yale, Lape, Rape, Tape, Yake, Yapp

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Where is the Yape family from?

You can see how Yape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yape family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yape families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Yape families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yape's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yape families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yape surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yape ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yape. 67% of Yape men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yape women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Yape family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Yape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yape 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yape. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yape. For the veterans among your Yape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yape lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Yape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yape in 1974 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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