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Japes Family History

Japes 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: James, Papes, Janes, Jakes, Mapes, Jares, Capes, Hayes, Sales, Gates

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Where is the Japes family from?

You can see how Japes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Japes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Japes families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Japes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Japes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Japes 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 Japes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Japes. 100% of Japes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Japes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japes 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Japes. 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 192 military records available for the last name Japes. For the veterans among your Japes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Japes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Japes in 1970 was 80, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Japes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japes 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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