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Yapa Family History

Yapa 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: Papa, Apa, Rapa, Lapa, Yap, Yapp, Yang, Hata, Yan, Kaba

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Where is the Yapa family from?

You can see how Yapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yapa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yapa family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yapa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yapa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yapa 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 32 census records available for the last name Yapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yapa 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yapa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yapa. For the veterans among your Yapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yapa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Yapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yapa in 1975 was 86, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yapa 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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