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Mappis Family History

Mappis 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: Maphis, Apps, Manis, Martis, Matis, Mapp, Malis, Maris, Makris

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Where is the Mappis family from?

You can see how Mappis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mappis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mappis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mappis family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mappis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mappis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mappis 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 23 census records available for the last name Mappis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mappis 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 Mappis. 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 Mappis. For the veterans among your Mappis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mappis lifespan?

Average Mappis life expectancy in 1991 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mappis 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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