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Lapofsky Family History

Lapofsky 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: Lipovsky, Yanofsky, Lapinsky, Janofsky, Lansky, Lasky, Borofsky

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Where is the Lapofsky family from?

You can see how Lapofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lapofsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lapofsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lapofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapofsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lapofsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Lapofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapofsky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lapofsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lapofsky. For the veterans among your Lapofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapofsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Lapofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lapofsky in 1972 was 70, and 96 in 2001.

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