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Vap Family History

Vap Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Vap family from?

You can see how Vap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vap family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vap families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vap's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vap 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 Vap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vap. 100% of Vap men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vap women worked as a Farm Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Manager
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Vap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Vap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vap 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Vap. 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 78 military records available for the last name Vap. For the veterans among your Vap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vap lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Vap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vap in 1962 was 57, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vap 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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