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Lappen Family History

Lappen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lappe.

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


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Where is the Lappen family from?

You can see how Lappen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lappen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lappen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Lappen families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lappen's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Lappen families in 1911.
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What did your Lappen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lappen. 30% of Lappen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lappen 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Lappen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lappen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lappen 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Lappen. 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 899 military records available for the last name Lappen. For the veterans among your Lappen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lappen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lappen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lappen in 1961 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lappen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lappen 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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