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Japsen Family History

Japsen 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: Jansen, Jepsen, Jason, Gansen, Ipsen, Jessen, Kappen, Sapien, Apsey

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Where is the Japsen family from?

You can see how Japsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Japsen family living in Iowa. This was about 17% of all the recorded Japsen's in USA. Iowa and 5 other states had the highest population of Japsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Japsen 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 Japsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Japsen. 100% of Japsen women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Japsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Japsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japsen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Japsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Japsen. For the veterans among your Japsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Japsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Japsen in 1966 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Japsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japsen 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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