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Lappen Name Meaning

German: variant of Lappe .

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


Similar surnames: Tappen, Lappin, Deppen, Kappen, Lappe, Lapp, Appel, Happel, Tippen

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Where is the Lappen family from?

You can see how Lappen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lappen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lappen families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lappen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lappen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lappen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lappen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lappen. 30% of Lappen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lappen women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lappen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappen 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Lappen. 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 899 military records available for the last name Lappen. For the veterans among your Lappen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lappen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lappen in 1961 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

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