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Lapre Family History

Lapre Name Meaning

French (Lapré): variant of Laprée (see Lapree ) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Lepre, Laprade, Laporte, Barre, Lage, Lake, Clare, Dupre, Lare, Lande

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Where is the Lapre family from?

You can see how Lapre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lapre families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lapre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lapre. 45% of Lapre men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Mcanicien
    34%
  • Vendeur
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lapre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapre 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Lapre. 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 229 military records available for the last name Lapre. For the veterans among your Lapre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapre lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lapre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lapre in 1955 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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