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Laplace Family History

Laplace Surname Meaning

French: variant of Place with fused feminine definite article la.

French: habitational name from Laplace or La Place names of several places in various parts of France.

Altered form under the French influence in LA of Plastridge a surname of undetermined origin possibly English.

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


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Where is the Laplace family from?

You can see how Laplace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laplace family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laplace families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Laplace families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Laplace's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laplace families in 1911.
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What did your Laplace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Strawworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laplace. 44% of Laplace men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Laplace women worked as a Strawworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laplace were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Strawworker
    46%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Sorter
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laplace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laplace 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laplace. 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 411 military records available for the last name Laplace. For the veterans among your Laplace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laplace lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Laplace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laplace in 1962 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

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