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Zap Family History

Zap 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: Cap, Zak, Yap, Zapf, Zar, Zay, Pap, Czap, Zapp, Vap

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Where is the Zap family from?

You can see how Zap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zap family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zap families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zap's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Zap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zap 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 Zap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zap. 43% of Zap men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Printer
    29%

What Zap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Zap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zap 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Zap. 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 218 military records available for the last name Zap. For the veterans among your Zap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zap lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zap in 1950 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zap 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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