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Lapsey Family History

Lapsey 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: Lapsley, Lipsey, Apsey, Massey, Ramsey, Lansky, Lasser, Lasek, Halsey

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Where is the Lapsey family from?

You can see how Lapsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapsey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Lapsey family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapsey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lapsey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapsey 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 Lapsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jewelry Repairman and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapsey. 34% of Lapsey men worked as a Jewelry Repairman and 100% of Lapsey women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Jewelry Repairman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Lapsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Lapsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapsey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lapsey. 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 65 military records available for the last name Lapsey. For the veterans among your Lapsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapsey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lapsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lapsey in 1958 was 62, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapsey 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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