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Lappalainen Family History

Lappalainen 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: Hamalainen, Leppanen, Lampinen, Kemppainen, Laplante, Chapdelaine

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Where is the Lappalainen family from?

You can see how Lappalainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappalainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lappalainen family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lappalainen's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Lappalainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lappalainen 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 Lappalainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lappalainen. 100% of Lappalainen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Lappalainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Lappalainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappalainen 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Lappalainen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lappalainen. For the veterans among your Lappalainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappalainen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lappalainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lappalainen in 1964 was 87, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lappalainen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lappalainen 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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