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Lapton Family History

Lapton 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: Layton, Lawton, Laxton, Lupton, Lampton, Laton, Lipton, Easton

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Where is the Lapton family from?

You can see how Lapton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Lapton families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lapton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lapton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lapton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lapton. 100% of Lapton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lapton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Lapton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapton 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Lapton. 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 85 military records available for the last name Lapton. For the veterans among your Lapton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Lapton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lapton in 1971 was 78, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapton 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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