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Laport Family History

Laport Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laporte.

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


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Where is the Laport family from?

You can see how Laport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laport family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laport families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Laport families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laport's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laport families in 1891.
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What did your Laport ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laport. 26% of Laport men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Laport women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laport were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Laport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laport 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Laport. 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 608 military records available for the last name Laport. For the veterans among your Laport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laport lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Laport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Laport in 1952 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laport

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laport 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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