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Lappan Family History

Lappan 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: Lapan, Pappan, Lappin, Tappan, Lappen, Kaplan, Laban, Lapham, Langan

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Where is the Lappan family from?

You can see how Lappan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lappan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lappan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lappan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lappan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lappan 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 Lappan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lappan. 25% of Lappan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lappan 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tool Maker
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lappan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappan 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Lappan. 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 266 military records available for the last name Lappan. For the veterans among your Lappan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lappan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lappan in 1961 was 35, and 84 in 2003.

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