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Lapkin Family History

Lapkin 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: Lakin, Larkin, Laskin, Lapin, Lipkin, Lappin, Rapkin, Lampkin, Lamkin

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Where is the Lapkin family from?

You can see how Lapkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lapkin family living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lapkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Lapkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapkin 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 Lapkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapkin. 60% of Lapkin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Lapkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Lapkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapkin 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Lapkin. 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 117 military records available for the last name Lapkin. For the veterans among your Lapkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapkin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lapkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lapkin in 1948 was 62, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapkin 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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