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Laporte Family History

Laporte Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived near the gates of a fortified town, a variant of Porte 1 with fused feminine definite article la; or a habitational name from Laporte or La Porte, names of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Laporte family from?

You can see how Laporte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laporte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laporte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Laporte families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Laporte's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Laporte families in 1891.
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What did your Laporte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laporte. 60% of Laporte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Laporte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laporte 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Laporte. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Laporte. For the veterans among your Laporte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laporte lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Laporte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Laporte in 1944 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laporte 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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