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Lapworth Family History

Lapworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Lapworth in Warwickshire which probably derives its name from Old English læppa ‘district border’.

It is believed that the name is a combination of elements that describe the geographical characteristics of the area.

The term læppa refers to a boundary or border, indicating the district's delineation.

Meanwhile, worthign or worth signifies an 'enclosure,' which suggests that the place may have been a settled area or farmed land.

Overall, the name Lapworth is deeply rooted in the historical and geographical context of Warwickshire.

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


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Where is the Lapworth family from?

You can see how Lapworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lapworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 232 Lapworth families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lapworth's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lapworth families in 1891.
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What did your Lapworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lapworth. 16% of Lapworth men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Lapworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapworth were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Bus Conductor
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 604 immigration records available for the last name Lapworth. 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 661 military records available for the last name Lapworth. For the veterans among your Lapworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lapworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lapworth in 1962 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

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