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Laclaire Family History

Laclaire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Leclair or Leclaire with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation).

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


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Where is the Laclaire family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laclaire. 30% of Laclaire men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Laclaire women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shop
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Laclaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laclaire 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Laclaire. 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 192 military records available for the last name Laclaire. For the veterans among your Laclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laclaire lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Laclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Laclaire in 1960 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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