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Lapi Family History

Lapi 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: Lai, Lampi, Lapa, Papi, Lapp, Lapin, Lape, Lupi, Li, Papa

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Where is the Lapi family from?

You can see how Lapi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lapi family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lapi families in 1840.
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What did your Lapi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapi. 60% of Lapi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lapi women worked as a Tailoress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapi were Longshoreman and Operator. .

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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
    60%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Longshoreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Lapi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Lapi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapi 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Lapi. 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 217 military records available for the last name Lapi. For the veterans among your Lapi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lapi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lapi in 1961 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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