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Lapresti Family History

Lapresti 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: Lo Presti, Agresti, Presti, Laurenti, Laforest, Lapinski, Laprise

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Where is the Lapresti family from?

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

What did your Lapresti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapresti. 50% of Lapresti men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Lapresti women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Lapresti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Lapresti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapresti 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Lapresti. 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 61 military records available for the last name Lapresti. For the veterans among your Lapresti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapresti lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Lapresti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lapresti in 1972 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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