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Jape Family History

Jape 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: Cape, Pape, Japp, Lape, Jane, Rape, Tape, Jake, Jaye, Gale

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Where is the Jape family from?

You can see how Jape families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jape family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jape families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jape family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jape's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Jape families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jape 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 Jape ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jape. 100% of Jape 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 Jape family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Jape. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jape 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jape. 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 59 military records available for the last name Jape. For the veterans among your Jape ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jape lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jape life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jape in 1965 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jape

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jape 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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