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Lapidus Family History

Lapidus Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Hebrew personal name Lapidoth borne in the Bible by the husband of Deborah (Judges ).

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


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Where is the Lapidus family from?

You can see how Lapidus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapidus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lapidus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lapidus families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Lapidus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lapidus families in 1891.
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What did your Lapidus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lapidus. 100% of Lapidus men worked as a Motor Salesman and 84% of Lapidus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lapidus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapidus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lapidus. 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 657 military records available for the last name Lapidus. For the veterans among your Lapidus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapidus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lapidus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lapidus in 1952 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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