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Yaap Family History

Yaap 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: Yap, Raap, Paap, Yapp, Yang, Yan, Cap, Karp, Kamp, Yard

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Where is the Yaap family from?

You can see how Yaap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaap family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yaap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Yaap families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Yaap's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yaap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaap 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 Yaap ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Yaap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Yaap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaap 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yaap. 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 111 military records available for the last name Yaap. For the veterans among your Yaap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaap lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Yaap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yaap in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaap 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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