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Lapke Family History

Lapke 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: Lake, Laske, Laake, Lapre, Lape, Papke, Kapke, Lapka, Hapke, Lipke

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Where is the Lapke family from?

You can see how Lapke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lapke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Lapke family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapke's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Lapke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapke 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 Lapke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapke. 46% of Lapke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lapke women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Lineman
    19%
  • Farm Manager
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Lapke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Lapke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapke 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Lapke. 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 130 military records available for the last name Lapke. For the veterans among your Lapke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lapke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lapke in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapke 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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