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Zapp Name Meaning

German: Central German form of Zapf .

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


Similar surnames: Tapp, Happ, Sapp, Japp, Gapp, App, Kaupp, Zay, Rapp, Capp

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Where is the Zapp family from?

You can see how Zapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Zapp families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zapp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zapp ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapp 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Zapp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zapp. For the veterans among your Zapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapp lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zapp in 1950 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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