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Alapai Family History

Alapai 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: Lapan, Lapa, Alavi, Lazar, Papa, Allman, Alam, Apa, Balaban, Arata

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Where is the Alapai family from?

You can see how Alapai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alapai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Alapai families living in Hawaii. This was about 88% of all the recorded Alapai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Alapai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alapai 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 Alapai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alapai. 100% of Alapai men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Alapai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Alapai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alapai 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Alapai. 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 88 military records available for the last name Alapai. For the veterans among your Alapai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alapai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Alapai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alapai in 1964 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alapai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alapai 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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