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Lapotaire Family History

Lapotaire Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lafontaine, Laprairie, Laclaire, Lapierre, Laporte, Laporta, Laprade

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Where is the Lapotaire family from?

You can see how Lapotaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapotaire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lapotaire family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapotaire's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lapotaire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapotaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Lapotaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapotaire 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 immigration records available for the last name Lapotaire. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lapotaire. For the veterans among your Lapotaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapotaire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lapotaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lapotaire in 1966 was 78, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapotaire 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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