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Lapurka Family History

Lapurka 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: Laporta, Laura, Lapka, Lauria, Laska, Lipka, Tamura, Laporte, Lauck

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapurka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Lapurka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapurka 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lapurka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lapurka. For the veterans among your Lapurka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapurka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Lapurka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lapurka in 1965 was 54, and 64 in 1990.

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