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Wappes Family History

Wappes 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: Waples, Kappes, Happe, Kappel, Appel, Apps, Napper, Tapper, Kappers

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Where is the Wappes family from?

You can see how Wappes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wappes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wappes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wappes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wappes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wappes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wappes 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 Wappes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wappes. 34% of Wappes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Wappes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Wappes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wappes 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Wappes. 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 161 military records available for the last name Wappes. For the veterans among your Wappes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wappes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Wappes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wappes in 1942 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wappes 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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