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Lappeus Family History

Lappeus 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: Kappers, Kappus, Lapidus, Lippens, Lappe, Kappes, Lappen, Happe

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Where is the Lappeus family from?

You can see how Lappeus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappeus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lappeus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lappeus families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lappeus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lappeus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Lappeus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappeus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lappeus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Lappeus. For the veterans among your Lappeus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappeus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Lappeus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lappeus in 1961 was 79, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lappeus 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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