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Lapre Name Meaning

French (Lapré): habitational name from Laprée or Lapraye, places so named from Old French pred ‘meadow’ (see Laprade). It is a secondary surname for Petit in French Canada.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lepre, Laprade, Laporte, Barre, Lage, Lake, Clare, Dupre, Lare, Lande

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Lapre Family Origin

Where is the Lapre family from?

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You can see how Lapre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapre families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lapre families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lapre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lapre Family Occupations

What did your Lapre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mcanicien and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Lapre. 50% of Lapre men worked as a Mcanicien and 25% of Lapre women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapre were Menuisier and Vendeur

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Mcanicien
    50%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Menuisier
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Commis
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Rentier
    25%
  • Vendeur
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lapre Historical Records

What Lapre family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lapre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 222 immigration records available for the last name Lapre. 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 Card

There are 229 military records available for the last name Lapre. For the veterans among your Lapre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lapre Life Expectancy

What is the average Lapre lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lapre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lapre in 1955 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapre

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