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Mappas Family History

Mappas 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: Kappas, Pappas, Maras, Malpass, Apps, Mapp, Papas, Matas, Pappa

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Where is the Mappas family from?

You can see how Mappas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mappas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mappas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mappas family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mappas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mappas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Mappas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mappas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mappas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mappas. For the veterans among your Mappas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mappas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1989, in the United States, Mappas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mappas in 1959 was 49, and 83 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mappas 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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