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Lappas Family History

Lappas 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: Kappas, Pappas, Apps, Lapan, Papas, Lapham, Ladas, Laas, Lapa, Pappa

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Where is the Lappas family from?

You can see how Lappas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lappas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lappas families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lappas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lappas families in 1891.
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What did your Lappas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mixer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lappas. 24% of Lappas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lappas women worked as a Mixer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lappas were Florist and Stitcher.

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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
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Florist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mixer
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Lappas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Lappas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappas 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Lappas. 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 192 military records available for the last name Lappas. For the veterans among your Lappas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lappas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lappas in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lappas 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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