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Wappett Family History

Wappett Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wappett family from?

You can see how Wappett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wappett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wappett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Wappett families living in Westmorland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wappett's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Wappett families in 1891.
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What did your Wappett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wappett. 50% of Wappett men worked as a Farmer and 88% of Wappett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wappett were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

What Wappett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Wappett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wappett 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Wappett. 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 61 military records available for the last name Wappett. For the veterans among your Wappett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wappett lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Wappett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wappett in 1994 was 93, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wappett 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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