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Glappa Family History

Glappa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gappa, Plapp, Gapp, Lapa, Pappa, Clapp, Cappa, Lapp, Nappa, Lampa

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Where is the Glappa family from?

You can see how Glappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glappa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Glappa family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Glappa's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Glappa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glappa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glappa. 100% of Glappa women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Glappa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Glappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glappa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Glappa. 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 11 military records available for the last name Glappa. For the veterans among your Glappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glappa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Glappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Glappa in 1976 was 67, and 67 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Glappa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glappa 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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