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Lapietra Family History

Lapietra 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: La Pietra, Lapierre, Lapier, Lanier, Laporta, Napier, Petra, Lauletta

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Where is the Lapietra family from?

You can see how Lapietra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapietra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lapietra families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lapietra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lapietra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapietra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapietra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapietra. 43% of Lapietra men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lapietra women worked as a Machine 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Ice Dealer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Lapietra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Lapietra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapietra 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Lapietra. 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 62 military records available for the last name Lapietra. For the veterans among your Lapietra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapietra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lapietra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lapietra in 1963 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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