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Lapine Family History

Lapine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lepine. Americanized form of Jewish Lapin and perhaps also of Polish Łapin.

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


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Where is the Lapine family from?

You can see how Lapine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lapine family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lapine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lapine families in 1891.
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What did your Lapine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapine. 27% of Lapine men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Lapine women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapine were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lapine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapine 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Lapine. 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 805 military records available for the last name Lapine. For the veterans among your Lapine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lapine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lapine in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapine 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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