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Delapp Family History

Delapp Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Delap. Irish and English: variant of Lappin.

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


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Where is the Delapp family from?

You can see how Delapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delapp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Delapp families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Delapp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Delapp families in 1891.
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What did your Delapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delapp. 27% of Delapp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delapp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delapp were Carpenter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delapp 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Delapp. 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 918 military records available for the last name Delapp. For the veterans among your Delapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delapp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Delapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Delapp in 1952 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delapp 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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