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Lapaugh Family History

Lapaugh 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: Lobaugh, Clabaugh, Lapage, Lynaugh, Slabaugh, Alpaugh, Spaugh, Paugh

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Where is the Lapaugh family from?

You can see how Lapaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 59 Lapaugh families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lapaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lapaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapaugh. 38% of Lapaugh 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
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Lapaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapaugh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lapaugh. 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 95 military records available for the last name Lapaugh. For the veterans among your Lapaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapaugh lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lapaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lapaugh in 1957 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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