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Lapey Family History

Lapey 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: Lamey, Lape, Lavey, Laney, Lacey, Lahey, Lakey, Layer, Carey, Lage

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Where is the Lapey family from?

You can see how Lapey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lapey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lapey families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lapey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapey. 38% of Lapey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lapey women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    38%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Picker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Lapey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Lapey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapey 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Lapey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lapey. For the veterans among your Lapey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Lapey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lapey in 1970 was 57, and 79 in 1995.

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