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Lapping Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Lappin .

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


Similar surnames: Lappin, Hopping, Lamping, Topping, Lanning, Lambing, Maling, Taplin

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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 1911 there were 6 Lapping families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lapping's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lapping families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapping ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapping. 13% of Lapping men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Lapping women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapping were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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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 Canada, 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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