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Gapp Family History

Gapp Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): topographic name from Middle English gap(pe) (Old Norse gap) denoting someone who lived by a chasm, breach in a wall or hedge, or (in Norfolk and Suffolk) by a gap in the cliffs.

German: from the personal name Gabo, a short form of Gebolf (see Gebhardt).

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


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Where is the Gapp family from?

You can see how Gapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gapp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Gapp families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Gapp's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gapp families in 1891.
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What did your Gapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gapp. 20% of Gapp men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Gapp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gapp were Draughtsmanaircraft and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Draughtsmanaircraft
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gapp 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Gapp. 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 703 military records available for the last name Gapp. For the veterans among your Gapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gapp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gapp in 1956 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gapp 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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