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Bappe Family History

Bappe Surname 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, Rappe, Tappe, Lappe, Barre, Apple, Babe, Cape, Rapp, Kappel

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Where is the Bappe family from?

You can see how Bappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bappe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bappe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bappe families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Bappe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bappe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bappe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bappe. 50% of Bappe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Driver
    20%

What Bappe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Bappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bappe 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bappe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Bappe. For the veterans among your Bappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bappe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bappe in 1966 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bappe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bappe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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