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Laponsey Family History

Laponsey 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: Lapinsky, Larose, Laporte, Capone, Lansky, Looney, Lapsley, Tansey

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Where is the Laponsey family from?

You can see how Laponsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laponsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Laponsey family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laponsey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Laponsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laponsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Laponsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laponsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Laponsey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Laponsey. For the veterans among your Laponsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laponsey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Laponsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Laponsey in 1967 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laponsey 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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