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Mapping Family History

Mapping 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: Lapping, Manning, Tipping, Topping, Copping, Lappin, Kipping, Hopping

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Where is the Mapping family from?

You can see how Mapping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapping family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Mapping families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mapping's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mapping families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapping 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 89 census records available for the last name Mapping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapping 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mapping. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mapping. For the veterans among your Mapping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapping lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapping 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mapping

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