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Laprairie Name Meaning

French Canadian: habitational name from Laprairie in QC Canada or perhaps a topographic name with fused feminine definite article la from French prairie ‘meadow pasture’. Compare Prairie .

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


Similar surnames: Prairie, Harari, Laperriere, Lapre, Lamarre, Laporte, Lapierre

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Where is the Laprairie family from?

You can see how Laprairie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laprairie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laprairie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 44 Laprairie families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Laprairie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laprairie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laprairie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laprairie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laprairie. 100% of Laprairie 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laprairie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laprairie 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Laprairie. 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 323 military records available for the last name Laprairie. For the veterans among your Laprairie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laprairie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laprairie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laprairie in 1953 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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