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Delapp Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Delap . Irish and English: variant of Lappin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Clapp, Delay, Delany, Deland, Delara, Delacy, Delosh, Kapp, Delaney

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Where is the Delapp family from?

You can see how Delapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Delapp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Delapp family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Delapp's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Delapp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delapp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delapp. 27% of Delapp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Delapp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delapp were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Delapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delapp 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Delapp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 918 military records available for the last name Delapp. For the veterans among your Delapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delapp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Delapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Delapp in 1952 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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