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Jaap Family History

Jaap Surname Meaning

see Japp.

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


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Where is the Jaap family from?

You can see how Jaap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaap families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Jaap families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jaap's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaap 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 Jaap ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jaap. 100% of Jaap 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%

What Jaap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaap 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Jaap. 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 482 military records available for the last name Jaap. For the veterans among your Jaap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaap lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jaap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jaap in 1950 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaap 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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