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Lapedus Family History

Lapedus 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: Lapidus, Lapides, Paredes, Leeds, Ladas, Capers, Papes, Leduc

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Where is the Lapedus family from?

You can see how Lapedus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapedus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lapedus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapedus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lapedus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapedus 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 Lapedus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapedus. 100% of Lapedus men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lapedus women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Lapedus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Lapedus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapedus 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Lapedus. 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 28 military records available for the last name Lapedus. For the veterans among your Lapedus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapedus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Lapedus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lapedus in 1969 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapedus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapedus 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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