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Lapole Family History

Lapole Name Meaning

English: probably of Norman origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wampole, Harpole, Claypole, Walpole, Lapsley, Kaple, Capone, Larose

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Where is the Lapole family from?

You can see how Lapole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapole family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapole families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Lapole families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lapole's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lapole families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapole. 38% of Lapole men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lapole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapole 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Lapole. 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 177 military records available for the last name Lapole. For the veterans among your Lapole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapole lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lapole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lapole in 1955 was 56, and 37 in 2004.

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