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Lapera Family History

Lapera Surname 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: Lepera, La Pera, Layer, Lauer, Lavery, Macera, Laporta, Laver, Paper

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Where is the Lapera family from?

You can see how Lapera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lapera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Lapera families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lapera's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Lapera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapera 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 Lapera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapera. 50% of Lapera 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Presser
    20%

What Lapera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Lapera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapera 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Lapera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Lapera. For the veterans among your Lapera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapera lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lapera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lapera in 1964 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapera ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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