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Zappala Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): possibly an occupational name from Greek tsapelas ‘fig seller’.

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


Similar surnames: Zappa, Zappia, Zappulla, Capella, Seppala, Zapata, Campana, Haapala

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Where is the Zappala family from?

You can see how Zappala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zappala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zappala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Zappala families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zappala's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zappala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zappala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zappala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zappala. 24% of Zappala men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Zappala women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zappala were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Bartender
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Spinner
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zappala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zappala 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zappala. 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 405 military records available for the last name Zappala. For the veterans among your Zappala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zappala lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zappala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zappala in 1956 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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