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Dapter Family History

Dapter 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: Dapper, Apter, Darter, Cater, Master, Alter, Ganter, Easter, Malter

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Where is the Dapter family from?

You can see how Dapter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dapter family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dapter's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dapter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Dapter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dapter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dapter. For the veterans among your Dapter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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