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Mapu Family History

Mapu 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: Mapp, Mau, Mark, May, Pu, Abu, Ma, Papa, Cap, Maki

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Where is the Mapu family from?

You can see how Mapu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mapu families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mapu family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mapu's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mapu families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapu 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 200 census records available for the last name Mapu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapu 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mapu. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mapu. For the veterans among your Mapu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapu lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mapu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mapu in 1957 was 32, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapu 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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