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Yappen Family History

Yappen 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: Kappen, Tappen, Lappen, Kampen, Happe, Kappel, Appel, Napper, Tapper

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Where is the Yappen family from?

You can see how Yappen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yappen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yappen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yappen families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yappen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yappen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yappen 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 88 census records available for the last name Yappen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yappen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yappen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yappen. For the veterans among your Yappen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yappen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Yappen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yappen in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yappen 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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