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Lacosse Family History

Lacosse Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Lacasse itself an altered form with fused feminine definite article la of French Cassé (see Casse).

In some cases possibly also French: variant with fused feminine definite article la of Cosse 3 ‘pod’.

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


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Where is the Lacosse family from?

You can see how Lacosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacosse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacosse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 133 Lacosse families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lacosse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lacosse families in 1911.
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What did your Lacosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacosse. 25% of Lacosse men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Lacosse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacosse were Press Operator and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Press Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lacosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacosse 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Lacosse. 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 193 military records available for the last name Lacosse. For the veterans among your Lacosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacosse lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lacosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lacosse in 1961 was 55, and 67 in 2003.

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