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Zappa Family History

Zappa Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Lombardy): metonymic occupational name for an agricultural laborer or a nickname for a rough uncultivated person from zappa ‘mattock hoe’.

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


Similar surnames: Zappia, Cappa, Zappala, Rappa, Rapa, Capra, Lapp, Coppa, Papp, Zapf

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Where is the Zappa family from?

You can see how Zappa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zappa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Zappa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zappa families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zappa's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zappa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zappa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zappa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zappa. 100% of Zappa men worked as a Tudiant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zappa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zappa 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Zappa. 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 553 military records available for the last name Zappa. For the veterans among your Zappa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zappa lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zappa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zappa in 1959 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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