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Gapett Family History

Gapett 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: Gavett, Garnett, Gatt, Garrett, Gaeta, Garbett, Gravett, Pett

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Where is the Gapett family from?

You can see how Gapett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gapett families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gapett's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gapett families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gapett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gapett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gapett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gapett. For the veterans among your Gapett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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