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Lapatka Family History

Lapatka Name 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: Zapatka, Sabatka, Zapata, Latka, Lapka, Lopata, Laska, Arata, Lipka

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Where is the Lapatka family from?

You can see how Lapatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lapatka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapatka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapatka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapatka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapatka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lapatka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Lapatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapatka 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Lapatka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Lapatka. For the veterans among your Lapatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapatka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lapatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lapatka in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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