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Flapper Family History

Flapper 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: Clapper, Klapper, Klepper, Knapper, Napper, Tapper, Lauper, Lepper

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Where is the Flapper family from?

You can see how Flapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flapper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Flapper families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Flapper family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Flapper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Flapper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flapper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Flapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flapper 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Flapper. 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 4 military records available for the last name Flapper. For the veterans among your Flapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flapper lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Flapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Flapper in 1995 was 70, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flapper 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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