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Lapens Family History

Lapens 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, Capers, Papes, Laden, Lapin, Lebens, Lavene, Levens, Ludens

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Where is the Lapens family from?

You can see how Lapens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapens families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lapens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Lapens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapens 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lapens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lapens. For the veterans among your Lapens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Lapens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lapens in 1970 was 64, and 46 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapens 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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