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Lapeer Family History

Lapeer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lapierre.

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


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Where is the Lapeer family from?

You can see how Lapeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapeer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapeer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lapeer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapeer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lapeer families in 1891.
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What did your Lapeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lapeer. 50% of Lapeer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lapeer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Gardener Work Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Lapeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lapeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapeer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Lapeer. 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 170 military records available for the last name Lapeer. For the veterans among your Lapeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapeer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lapeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lapeer in 1957 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lapeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapeer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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