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Laplant Name Meaning

Altered form of French Laplante .

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


Similar surnames: Laplante, Lapoint, Tallant, Gallant, Lapan, Galant, Caplan, Plant

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Where is the Laplant family from?

You can see how Laplant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laplant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laplant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 114 Laplant families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Laplant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laplant families in 1911.
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What did your Laplant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laplant. 22% of Laplant men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Laplant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laplant 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Laplant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laplant. For the veterans among your Laplant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laplant lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laplant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laplant in 1953 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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