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Mapen Family History

Mapen 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: Mayen, Maren, Maben, Gapen, Mapes, Papen, Capen, Malen, Maden, Mapel

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Where is the Mapen family from?

You can see how Mapen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mapen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mapen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mapen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mapen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapen 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 109 census records available for the last name Mapen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mapen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mapen. For the veterans among your Mapen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapen lifespan?

Average Mapen life expectancy in 1986 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapen 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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