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Gappa Family History

Gappa Surname Meaning

German (possibly of Polish or other Slavic origin) and Polish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Gappa family from?

You can see how Gappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gappa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gappa families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gappa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gappa families in 1891.
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What did your Gappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gappa. 37% of Gappa men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gappa women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gappa were Salesman and Farming.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Gappa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gappa 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Gappa. 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 479 military records available for the last name Gappa. For the veterans among your Gappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gappa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gappa in 1955 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gappa 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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