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Mappe Family History

Mappe 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: Happe, Mapp, Maple, Rappe, Tappe, Lappe, Marie, Apple, Maze, Masse

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Where is the Mappe family from?

You can see how Mappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mappe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mappe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mappe families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mappe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mappe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mappe 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 Mappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mappe. 100% of Mappe men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Mappe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Mappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mappe 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mappe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mappe. For the veterans among your Mappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mappe lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Mappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mappe in 1985 was 86, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mappe 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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