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Gapes Family History

Gapes Surname Meaning

variant of Gape with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gapes family from?

You can see how Gapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gapes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Gapes families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gapes's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gapes families in 1891.
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What did your Gapes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gapes. 100% of Gapes 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 Gapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapes 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Gapes. 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 202 military records available for the last name Gapes. For the veterans among your Gapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Gapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gapes in 1978 was 90, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gapes 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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