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Lapping Family History

Lapping Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Lappin.

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


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Where is the Lapping family from?

You can see how Lapping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapping family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapping families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Lapping families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Lapping's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lapping families in 1891.
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What did your Lapping ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lapping. 60% of Lapping men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lapping women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Brickyard General Labourer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lapping family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lapping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapping 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Lapping. 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 393 military records available for the last name Lapping. For the veterans among your Lapping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapping lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lapping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lapping in 1944 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapping 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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