Lappage History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of LappageWhat does the name Lappage mean? The Lappage surname was no doubt an occupational name for someone who worked as a "law-page. Probably an apparitor or summoner, a servant of the law." 1 Early Origins of the Lappage familyThe surname Lappage was first found in Yorkshire, where Johannes Lawpage was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rrolls of 1379. 1 Christopher Lawpage was listed in Norfolk, but no date or location was given. 2 Early History of the Lappage familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lappage research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1568, 1778, 1787 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Lappage History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lappage Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Lappage include Lappage, Lapage, Lappadge, Lapidge, Lawpage, Lapish, Lepage and many more. Early Notables of the Lappage familyDistinguished members of the family include
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Lappage Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lappage Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Lappage Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Lappage Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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