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Mapus Family History

Mapus 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: Maus, Matus, Mapes, Mabus, Manus, Mars, Maras, Magnus, Apps, Manis

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Where is the Mapus family from?

You can see how Mapus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mapus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mapus families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mapus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mapus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapus 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 Mapus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mapus. 100% of Mapus men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mapus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Mapus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mapus. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mapus. For the veterans among your Mapus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapus lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mapus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mapus in 1975 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapus 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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