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Laperle Family History

Laperle Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Laperle a place in Béarn or from La Perle the name of several places in the northern part of France.

This surname is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Laperle family from?

You can see how Laperle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laperle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laperle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 246 Laperle families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Laperle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laperle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laperle 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 Laperle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laperle. 26% of Laperle men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Laperle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laperle were Machinist 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
    26%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Laperle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laperle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laperle 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Laperle. 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 311 military records available for the last name Laperle. For the veterans among your Laperle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laperle lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Laperle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laperle in 1948 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laperle 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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