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Japas Family History

Japas 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: Papas, Janas, Jonas, Papa, James, Karas, Vadas, Apa, Maras, Faas

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Where is the Japas family from?

You can see how Japas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Japas family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Japas's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Japas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Japas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Japas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Japas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Japas. For the veterans among your Japas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japas lifespan?

Average Japas life expectancy in 1992 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japas 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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