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Zapt Family History

Zapt 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: Apt, Zapf, Zant, Zapp, Papa, Cap, Batt, Hatt, Hart, Gant

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Where is the Zapt family from?

You can see how Zapt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zapt families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zapt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapt 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 Zapt ancestors do for a living?

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

What Zapt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Zapt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zapt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zapt. For the veterans among your Zapt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapt lifespan?

Average Zapt life expectancy in 1975 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zapt 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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