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Jappe Family History

Jappe 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: Happe, Japp, Rappe, Tappe, Lappe, Apple, Cape, Rapp, Kappel, Napp

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Where is the Jappe family from?

You can see how Jappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jappe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jappe families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jappe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jappe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jappe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jappe. 34% of Jappe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jappe 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Jappe. 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 134 military records available for the last name Jappe. For the veterans among your Jappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jappe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jappe in 1954 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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