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Laplume Family History

Laplume Surname Meaning

French:: habitational name from Laplume or La Plume, names of several places in various parts of France, e.g. in Lot-et-Garonne.

Metonymic occupational name for a seller of down and feathers from plume ‘feather’ + the definite article la.

Compare Plume, soldier's name from la plume ‘the feather’.

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


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You can see how Laplume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laplume family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laplume families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 63 Laplume families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Laplume's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laplume families in 1911.
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What did your Laplume ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laplume. 100% of Laplume men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laplume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laplume 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Laplume. 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 159 military records available for the last name Laplume. For the veterans among your Laplume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laplume lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Laplume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laplume in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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