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Lapes Family History

Lapes 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: Papes, Lape, Mapes, Lares, Lopes, Lipes, Lawes, Capes, Lakes, Lanes

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Where is the Lapes family from?

You can see how Lapes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Lapes families living in Ohio. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lapes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lapes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapes 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 Lapes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lapes. 100% of Lapes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Lapes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapes 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Lapes. 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 93 military records available for the last name Lapes. For the veterans among your Lapes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Lapes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lapes in 1976 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapes 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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