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Laplant Family History

Laplant Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laplante.

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


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Where is the Laplant family from?

You can see how Laplant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laplant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laplant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Laplant families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laplant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laplant families in 1891.
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What did your Laplant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laplant. 33% of Laplant men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Laplant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laplant were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Laplant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laplant 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Laplant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laplant. For the veterans among your Laplant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laplant lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laplant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laplant in 1953 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laplant 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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