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Weappa Family History

Weappa 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: Pappa, Cappa, Nappa, Zappa, Rappa, Chappa, Gappa, Papa, Apa, Knapp

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weappa 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 Weappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weappa. 100% of Weappa 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Weappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weappa 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Weappa. 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 36 military records available for the last name Weappa. For the veterans among your Weappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weappa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weappa in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weappa 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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