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Lapides Family History

Lapides Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lapidus.

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


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Where is the Lapides family from?

You can see how Lapides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapides family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lapides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lapides families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapides's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapides families in 1911.
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What did your Lapides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapides. 34% of Lapides men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Lapides women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapides were Executive and Office 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Owner
    6%
  • Executive
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lapides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapides 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lapides. 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 290 military records available for the last name Lapides. For the veterans among your Lapides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapides lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lapides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lapides in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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