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Japa Family History

Japa 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: Papa, Apa, Rapa, Japp, Lapa, Jama, Jara, Jasa, Hata, Kaba

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Where is the Japa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Japa 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 Japa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Japa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Japa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japa 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Japa. 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 35 military records available for the last name Japa. For the veterans among your Japa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Japa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Japa in 1968 was 72, and 27 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japa 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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