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Dapp Family History

Dapp Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a clumsy person from the South German dialect word dapp depp ‘awkward clumsy’.

See also Depp.

English (Sussex): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dapp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Dapp families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dapp's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dapp families in 1891.
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What did your Dapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dapp. 100% of Dapp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapp 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Dapp. 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 619 military records available for the last name Dapp. For the veterans among your Dapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapp lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dapp in 1960 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapp 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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