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Zappo Family History

Zappo 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: Zappa, Nappo, Zapp, Cappo, Capo, Happe, Rapp, Napp, Apps, Mapp

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Where is the Zappo family from?

You can see how Zappo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zappo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zappo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zappo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zappo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zappo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zappo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zappo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zappo. 67% of Zappo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Butcher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Zappo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zappo 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Zappo. 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 79 military records available for the last name Zappo. For the veterans among your Zappo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zappo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Zappo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zappo in 1966 was 64, and 84 in 2001.

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