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Lacoursiere Family History

Lacoursiere Surname Meaning

French Canadian (Lacoursière): probably a habitational name from La Coursière, the name of several places in the northwestern part of France.

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


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Where is the Lacoursiere family from?

You can see how Lacoursiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacoursiere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacoursiere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 95 Lacoursiere families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Lacoursiere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lacoursiere families in 1911.
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What did your Lacoursiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacoursiere. 34% of Lacoursiere men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lacoursiere women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacoursiere were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Office Girl
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Lacoursiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lacoursiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacoursiere 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Lacoursiere. 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 301 military records available for the last name Lacoursiere. For the veterans among your Lacoursiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacoursiere lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lacoursiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lacoursiere in 1956 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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