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Lapan Family History

Lapan Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lapalme . In some cases also Slovenian: nickname for a talkative person from lapan ‘babbler’. This surname is rare in Slovenia.

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


Similar surnames: Laban, Pan, Lian, Lapin, Lapa, Capan, Naman, Zaman, Maran, Logan

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Where is the Lapan family from?

You can see how Lapan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lapan families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lapan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lapan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapan. 44% of Lapan men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Lapan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapan were Labor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lapan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapan 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Lapan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, 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 Lapan. For the veterans among your Lapan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lapan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lapan in 1955 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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