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Mappley Family History

Mappley 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: Appley, Manley, Apple, Marley, Mackley, Kappler, Lapsley, Maple

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Where is the Mappley family from?

You can see how Mappley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mappley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Mappley families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mappley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mappley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mappley 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 Mappley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mappley. 87% of Mappley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Waterproof Machinist
    14%

What Mappley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mappley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mappley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mappley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mappley. For the veterans among your Mappley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mappley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mappley 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 Mappley

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