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Lapuma Family History

Lapuma 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: Azuma, Lama, Li Puma, Lapa, Laura, Lalama, Laplume, Labuda, Sakuma

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Where is the Lapuma family from?

You can see how Lapuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapuma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lapuma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lapuma families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lapuma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lapuma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapuma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapuma. 75% of Lapuma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lapuma women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Lapuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapuma 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Lapuma. 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 90 military records available for the last name Lapuma. For the veterans among your Lapuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapuma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lapuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lapuma in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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