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Lapoint Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lapointe .

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


Similar surnames: Lapointe, Laplant, Laport, Lappin, Lapine, Lamont, Lacount, Lafont

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Where is the Lapoint family from?

You can see how Lapoint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapoint family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapoint families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lapoint families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lapoint's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lapoint families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapoint surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapoint ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapoint. 32% of Lapoint men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Lapoint women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapoint were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Lapoint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapoint 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Lapoint. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lapoint. For the veterans among your Lapoint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapoint lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lapoint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lapoint in 1942 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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