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Lauper Name Meaning

Swiss German: from the short form of a Germanic personal name composed of the elements liut ‘people’, ‘tribe’ + berht ‘famous’. topographic name for someone who lived at a Lauben, a row of houses and stores with an arcade in front, from Middle High German loube ‘arbor’, ‘bower’, ‘gallery’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Laumer, Lauser, Laufer, Lauter, Lauer, Lander, Mauer, Walper, Lauber

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Lauper Family Origin

Where is the Lauper family from?

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You can see how Lauper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauper families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lauper families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lauper's in the UK. London had the highest population of Lauper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lauper Family Occupations

What did your Lauper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clothier (own Account) and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Lauper. 20% of Lauper men worked as a Clothier (own Account) and 25% of Lauper women worked as a Hairdresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauper were Professional Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Clothier (own Account)
    20%
  • Hairdresser (master)
    20%
  • Pastrycook
    20%
  • Professional Musician
    20%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Hairdresser
    25%
  • Manageress (queens bedding)
    25%
  • Saleslady (queens bedding)
    25%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lauper Historical Records

What Lauper family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 362 immigration records available for the last name Lauper. 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 Card

There are 371 military records available for the last name Lauper. For the veterans among your Lauper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lauper Life Expectancy

What is the average Lauper lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lauper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lauper in 1957 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauper 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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