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Laps Family History

Laps 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: Laas, Lapa, Claps, Lapp, Lass, Lais, Kaps, Laws, Lape, Lips

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Where is the Laps family from?

You can see how Laps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Laps families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laps's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laps families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Laps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laps 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Laps. 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 59 military records available for the last name Laps. For the veterans among your Laps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laps lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Laps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laps in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laps 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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