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Lapinski Family History

Lapinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Łapiński) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Łapiński) are habitational names for individuals from several locations in Poland and Belarus referred to as Łapino, Łapin, Łapy, or Lapy.

These names are derived from the nickname Łapa, which originates from the Polish word łapa and the Belorussian lapa, both meaning ‘paw’.

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


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Where is the Lapinski family from?

You can see how Lapinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapinski family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lapinski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapinski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lapinski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapinski 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 Lapinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapinski. 31% of Lapinski men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lapinski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapinski were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Packer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lapinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapinski 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lapinski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lapinski. For the veterans among your Lapinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapinski lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lapinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lapinski in 1942 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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