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Dapenport Family History

Dapenport 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: Davenport, Devenport, Rappaport, Rapport, Rapaport, Rappoport

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Where is the Dapenport family from?

You can see how Dapenport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapenport family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dapenport families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dapenport family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dapenport's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dapenport families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dapenport 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 55 census records available for the last name Dapenport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapenport 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dapenport. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dapenport. For the veterans among your Dapenport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapenport lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapenport 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dapenport

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