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Lapkiewicz Family History

Lapkiewicz 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: Waskiewicz, Lenkiewicz, Malkiewicz, Narkiewicz, Mackiewicz

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Where is the Lapkiewicz family from?

You can see how Lapkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lapkiewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lapkiewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lapkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapkiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapkiewicz. 100% of Lapkiewicz men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Lapkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapkiewicz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lapkiewicz. 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 176 military records available for the last name Lapkiewicz. For the veterans among your Lapkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lapkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lapkiewicz in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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