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Laping Family History

Laping 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: Lapin, Lapine, Lamping, Lawing, Lapping, Laning, Laing, Ling, Lang

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Where is the Laping family from?

You can see how Laping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laping family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laping families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Laping family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Laping's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Laping families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Laping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laping 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Laping. 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 62 military records available for the last name Laping. For the veterans among your Laping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laping lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Laping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Laping in 1967 was 66, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laping 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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