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Zapper Family History

Zapper 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: Napper, Tapper, Zipper, Kapper, Sapper, Capper, Dapper, Happe, Pepper

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Zapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapper 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zapper. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zapper. For the veterans among your Zapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zapper in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

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