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Zappie Family History

Zappie 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: Zappia, Apple, Happe, Tippie, Rappe, Tappe, Zapien, Zappa, Lappin

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Where is the Zappie family from?

You can see how Zappie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zappie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zappie family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zappie's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Zappie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zappie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zappie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Zappie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zappie 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zappie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zappie. For the veterans among your Zappie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zappie lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Zappie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zappie in 1981 was 93, and 95 in 2001.

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