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Lapalme Family History

Lapalme Surname Meaning

French: from la palme ‘the palm leaf’ used as a nickname for a pilgrim who brought back a palm leaf from Jerusalem.

This surname is very rare in France.

Compare Lapan and Lapham.

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


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Where is the Lapalme family from?

You can see how Lapalme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapalme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lapalme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 335 Lapalme families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Lapalme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapalme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapalme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lapalme ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lapalme. 61% of Lapalme men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Lapalme women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lapalme were Fils Cultivateur and Servante.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    61%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Couturier
    17%
  • Servante
    17%

What Lapalme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lapalme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapalme 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Lapalme. 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 712 military records available for the last name Lapalme. For the veterans among your Lapalme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapalme lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lapalme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lapalme in 1964 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapalme 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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