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Zapien Family History

Zapien Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Basque Zapiain a habitational name from Zapiain a neighborhood near Donostia in Gipuzkoa province Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Zapien family from?

You can see how Zapien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zapien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Zapien families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zapien families in 1911.
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What did your Zapien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zapien. 50% of Zapien men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Zapien women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Zapien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Zapien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapien 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Zapien. 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 198 military records available for the last name Zapien. For the veterans among your Zapien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapien lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zapien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zapien in 1950 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zapien 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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