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Lapenski Family History

Lapenski 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: Lapinski, Lipinski, Lenski, Gapinski, Lepinski, Lupinski, Lapinsky

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Where is the Lapenski family from?

You can see how Lapenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapenski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lapenski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Lapenski family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lapenski's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Lapenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapenski. 100% of Lapenski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Lapenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Lapenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapenski 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lapenski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Lapenski. For the veterans among your Lapenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapenski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lapenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lapenski in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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