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Lapresta Family History

Lapresta 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: Presta, Capretta, Agresta, Laforest, Laporta, La Rosa, La Russa

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Where is the Lapresta family from?

You can see how Lapresta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapresta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lapresta families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lapresta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapresta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapresta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapresta ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Lapresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapresta 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lapresta. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lapresta. For the veterans among your Lapresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapresta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lapresta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lapresta in 1966 was 85, and 47 in 2004.

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