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Lappe Family History

Lappe Surname Meaning

German:: nickname meaning ‘spark dandy’. variant of Lapp.

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


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Where is the Lappe family from?

You can see how Lappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lappe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lappe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lappe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lappe families in 1891.
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What did your Lappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lappe. 19% of Lappe men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Lappe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lappe were Farm Laborer and 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
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Waitress
    21%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappe 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Lappe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lappe. For the veterans among your Lappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lappe in 1963 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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