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Yap Family History

Yap Surname Meaning

Chinese: Hakka and Hokkien Romanization of the surname 葉 see Ye. The dialects using this form are found in Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan.

From these regions, many people migrated to Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

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


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Where is the Yap family from?

You can see how Yap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yap family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Yap families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yap's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yap families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yap 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 Yap ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yap. 100% of Yap 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yap 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Yap. 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 769 military records available for the last name Yap. For the veterans among your Yap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yap lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yap in 1959 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yap 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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