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Laphan Family History

Laphan 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: Lapan, Lapham, Lathan, Kaplan, Gahan, Laban, Clapham, Lakhani, Nathan

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Where is the Laphan family from?

You can see how Laphan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laphan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laphan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Laphan family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Laphan's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Laphan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laphan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laphan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laphan. 24% of Laphan men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Laphan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laphan were Manager and 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laphan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laphan 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Laphan. 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 151 military records available for the last name Laphan. For the veterans among your Laphan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laphan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Laphan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laphan in 1955 was 41, and 84 in 2001.

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