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Lapid Family History

Lapid Name Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines): probably an occupational name from a shortened form of the Spanish word lapidario ‘lapidary’ (i.e one who cuts polishes or engraves gems or precious stones). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Lapidus .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lapin, David, Land, Lavin, Hamid, Lapan, Lakin, Lai, Lampi, Papin

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Where is the Lapid family from?

You can see how Lapid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapid family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapid families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Lapid families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapid's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lapid families in 1880.
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What did your Lapid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapid. 100% of Lapid men 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

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Lapid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapid 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Lapid. 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 145 military records available for the last name Lapid. For the veterans among your Lapid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapid lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lapid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lapid in 1970 was 79, and 64 in 2003.

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