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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 1891 there were 5 Lacoste families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lacoste's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lacoste families in 1891.
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What did your Lacoste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacoste. 27% of Lacoste men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Lacoste women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacoste were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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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 the UK, 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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