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Lappi Family History

Lappi 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: Lampi, Lapp, Lappin, Lippi, Lappe, Nappi, Happe, Rapp, Napp, Apps

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Where is the Lappi family from?

You can see how Lappi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lappi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lappi families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lappi's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lappi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lappi 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 Lappi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lappi. 24% of Lappi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lappi women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lappi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Lappi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappi 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Lappi. 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 190 military records available for the last name Lappi. For the veterans among your Lappi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lappi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lappi in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lappi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lappi 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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