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Lappanen Family History

Lappanen 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: Leppanen, Seppanen, Lampinen, Lappen, Lapan, Laprade, Laplante

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Where is the Lappanen family from?

You can see how Lappanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lappanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lappanen family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lappanen's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Lappanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lappanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lappanen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Lappanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappanen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Lappanen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lappanen. For the veterans among your Lappanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappanen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Lappanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lappanen in 1964 was 72, and 91 in 1988.

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