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Lapenter Family History

Lapenter 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: Lavender, Carpenter, Capener, Lanter, Laseter, Lapeer, Peter, Lander

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Lapenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapenter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lapenter. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Lapenter. For the veterans among your Lapenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapenter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Lapenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lapenter in 1974 was 62, and 46 in 2001.

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