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Mapa Family History

Mapa Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines) and Portuguese: nickname from Spanish and Portuguese mapa ‘map’ or from its old meaning ‘place where something comes from’.

Indian (Gujarat): from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘measure’ referring to the occupation of measuring corn in earlier times.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mapa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Mapa families living in Manitoba. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mapa's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Mapa families in 1911.
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What did your Mapa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mapa. 100% of Mapa men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Mapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapa 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Mapa. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mapa. For the veterans among your Mapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mapa in 1967 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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