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Lacelle Name Meaning

Altered form of French Laselle: habitational name from La Selle the name of several places in various parts of France. The surname Laselle is very rare in France found in Marne. Compare Lascelles . In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from Lacelle in Corrèze or numerous minor places called La Celle all named for a monastic cell or hermitage in their vicinity from French celle ‘hermitage’.

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


Similar surnames: Lasell, Lavelle, Decelle, Capelle, Lavalle, Lasalle, Labelle, Halle

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Where is the Lacelle family from?

You can see how Lacelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lacelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 115 Lacelle families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lacelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lacelle families in 1911.
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What did your Lacelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lacelle. 24% of Lacelle men worked as a Journalier and 63% of Lacelle women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacelle were Farmer and Operator. .

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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

  • Journalier
    24%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    63%
  • Operator
    38%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lacelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacelle 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Lacelle. 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 190 military records available for the last name Lacelle. For the veterans among your Lacelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lacelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lacelle in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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