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Lapier Family History

Lapier Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lapierre . The surname Lapier is also found in France where it is very rare.

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


Similar surnames: Lapeer, Lazier, Lavier, Lanier, Napier, Lozier, Raper, Lucier, Lamie

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Where is the Lapier family from?

You can see how Lapier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 99 Lapier families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Lapier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lapier. 74% of Lapier 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
    74%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Journalier
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lapier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapier 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Lapier. 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 503 military records available for the last name Lapier. For the veterans among your Lapier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lapier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lapier in 1959 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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