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Lapato Family History

Lapato 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: Asato, Lapan, Lato, Lovato, Sabato, Lapa, Legato, Zapata, Labat

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Where is the Lapato family from?

You can see how Lapato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lapato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lapato families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lapato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapato. 72% of Lapato men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lapato women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Lapato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapato 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lapato. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lapato. For the veterans among your Lapato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapato lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Lapato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lapato in 1969 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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