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Dapier Family History

Dapier 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: Napier, Dampier, Rapier, Papier, Dapper, Lapier, Daniel, Kapler

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Where is the Dapier family from?

You can see how Dapier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapier family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Dapier families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dapier family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dapier's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Dapier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dapier 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 106 census records available for the last name Dapier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dapier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dapier. For the veterans among your Dapier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapier lifespan?

Average Dapier life expectancy in 1982 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapier 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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