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Lappy Family History

Lappy 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: Lapp, Happy, Lippy, Lappe, Tappy, Slappy, Happe, Rapp, Napp, Apps

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Where is the Lappy family from?

You can see how Lappy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lappy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lappy families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lappy's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Lappy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lappy 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 172 census records available for the last name Lappy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappy 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lappy. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lappy. For the veterans among your Lappy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Lappy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lappy in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lappy 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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