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Lapka Family History

Lapka Surname Meaning

Polish (Łapka): from a diminutive of Łapa ‘paw mutton fist’ (see Lapa).

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


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Where is the Lapka family from?

You can see how Lapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lapka families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lapka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lapka families in 1880.
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What did your Lapka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapka. 28% of Lapka men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lapka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapka were Labor and 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    40%
  • Speeder Tender
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapka 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Lapka. 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 381 military records available for the last name Lapka. For the veterans among your Lapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapka lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lapka in 1948 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapka 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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