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Lapena Family History

Lapena Surname Meaning

Spanish:: (Lapeña rarely La Peña): variant of Peña ‘rock boulder’ (see Pena) with the definite article la.

Variant of Catalan Pena 2 ‘rock boulder’ with fused definite article la.

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


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You can see how Lapena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lapena families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapena's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lapena families in 1880.
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What did your Lapena ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Lapena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapena 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Lapena. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lapena. For the veterans among your Lapena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapena lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lapena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lapena in 1956 was 24, and 58 in 2003.

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