Who was William Jaap?

William Jaap (1874–1943) was born in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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William Jaap 1874–1943

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 May 1874 · Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 21 Dec 1943 · Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father James Jaap

Children Christina Hamilton Jaap

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Jaap

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Christina Hamilton Jaap

Biography

William Jaap was born in 1874 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of james jaap. William Jaap had children including christina hamilton jaap. William Jaap passed away in 1943 in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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1874

Birth of William Jaap in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1943

Death of William Jaap in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Jaap

This ancestor line traces from Scotland, UK (Not born in Barony Parish , Lanarkshire1841 census) (1751) to Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1874) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Jaap (1874–1943) was born in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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James Jaap

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William Jaap's Ancestors

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William Jaap PTP

1874–1943

Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland