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Mapow Family History

Mapow 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: Mao, Major, Maw, Capo, Mayor, Malon, Mato, Makos, Malo, Maron

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Where is the Mapow family from?

You can see how Mapow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mapow families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Mapow families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mapow's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Mapow families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapow 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 62 census records available for the last name Mapow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mapow. 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 Mapow. For the veterans among your Mapow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Mapow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mapow in 1969 was 62, and 31 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapow 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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