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Lapotte Family History

Lapotte 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: Laporte, Lamotte, Laporta, Lamothe, Lafitte, Lapointe, Marotte

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Where is the Lapotte family from?

You can see how Lapotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapotte family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Lapotte family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lapotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lapotte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapotte 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 60 census records available for the last name Lapotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapotte 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 Lapotte. 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 military records available for the last name Lapotte. For the veterans among your Lapotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapotte lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapotte 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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