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Lapinskas Family History

Lapinskas 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: Lapinski, Lapinsky, Kaminskas, Lipinski, Palinkas, Gapinski, Lepinski

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Where is the Lapinskas family from?

You can see how Lapinskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapinskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lapinskas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lapinskas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lapinskas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapinskas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapinskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sander were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapinskas. 60% of Lapinskas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lapinskas women worked as a Sander. .

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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%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sander
    100%
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What Lapinskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Lapinskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapinskas 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Lapinskas. 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 123 military records available for the last name Lapinskas. For the veterans among your Lapinskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapinskas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lapinskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lapinskas in 1963 was 66, and 58 in 2004.

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