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Lapota Family History

Lapota 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: Laporta, Lasota, Laporte, Lapa, Lata, Zapata, Raposa, Janota, Latta

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Where is the Lapota family from?

You can see how Lapota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lapota family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lapota's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Lapota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapota ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Lapota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapota 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lapota. 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 32 military records available for the last name Lapota. For the veterans among your Lapota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapota lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lapota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lapota in 1967 was 82, and 23 in 2003.

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