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Lapeyrouse Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Lapeyrouse or La Peyrouse names of several places in the southern part of France from a form of la pierreuse ‘stony place’. This surname is very rare in France. In North America this surname is also an altered form of the French cognate Lapérouse (see Laperouse ).

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


Similar surnames: Laverdure, Laperriere, Penrose, Lamarque, Larose, Laroche, Lapre

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Where is the Lapeyrouse family from?

You can see how Lapeyrouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapeyrouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapeyrouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lapeyrouse families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapeyrouse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lapeyrouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapeyrouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapeyrouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trawler and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapeyrouse. 53% of Lapeyrouse men worked as a Trawler and 68% of Lapeyrouse women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapeyrouse were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trawler
    53%
  • Traveler
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    68%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Lapeyrouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapeyrouse 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Lapeyrouse. 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 166 military records available for the last name Lapeyrouse. For the veterans among your Lapeyrouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapeyrouse lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lapeyrouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lapeyrouse in 1944 was 50, and 21 in 2004.

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