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Lapina Family History

Lapina 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: Lapin, Lapine, Lacina, Latina, Lavin, Laine, Kalina, La Spina, Farina

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Where is the Lapina family from?

You can see how Lapina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lapina family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapina's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lapina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapina. 100% of Lapina men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Lapina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapina 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Lapina. 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 85 military records available for the last name Lapina. For the veterans among your Lapina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lapina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lapina in 1964 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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