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Lacoste Name Meaning

French: variant with fused feminine definite article la of Coste or a habitational name from Lacoste or La Coste names of several places in the southern part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Lacosse, Decoste, Laconte, Lacoss, Lecomte, Lacrosse, Lafosse, Larose

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Where is the Lacoste family from?

You can see how Lacoste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacoste family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lacoste families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 338 Lacoste families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lacoste's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lacoste families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacoste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacoste ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lacoste. 28% of Lacoste men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Lacoste women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacoste were Farmer and Journalier. .

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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
    28%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    22%
  • Revenue
    22%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Lacoste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacoste 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lacoste. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lacoste. For the veterans among your Lacoste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacoste lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lacoste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lacoste in 1955 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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