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Lapia Family History

Lapia 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: Lapa, Lupia, Lapin, Tapia, Lamia, Lapka, Sapia, Papa, Laska, Landa

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Where is the Lapia family from?

You can see how Lapia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lapia families living in Virginia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lapia's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lapia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapia 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 Lapia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapia. 100% of Lapia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lapia women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Lapia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Lapia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapia 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lapia. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lapia. For the veterans among your Lapia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lapia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lapia in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapia 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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