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Japha Family History

Japha 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: Papa, Apa, Rapa, Lapham, Janca, Japp, Jahr, Lapa, Jacka, Macha

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Where is the Japha family from?

You can see how Japha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Japha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Japha families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Japha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Japha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Japha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Japha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japha 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Japha. 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 42 military records available for the last name Japha. For the veterans among your Japha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japha lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Japha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Japha in 1968 was 81, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japha 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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