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Lapiere Family History

Lapiere Name 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: Lapierre, Lapier, Lanier, Napier, Laier, Lapre, Lapine, Rapier

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Where is the Lapiere family from?

You can see how Lapiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapiere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapiere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 133 Lapiere families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lapiere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapiere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapiere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lapiere. 64% of Lapiere men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lapiere women 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
    64%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lapiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapiere 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Lapiere. 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 117 military records available for the last name Lapiere. For the veterans among your Lapiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapiere lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lapiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lapiere in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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