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Laprairie Family History

Laprairie Surname Meaning

French Canadian: habitational name from Laprairie in QC Canada or perhaps a topographic name with fused feminine definite article la from French prairie ‘meadow pasture’.

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


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Where is the Laprairie family from?

You can see how Laprairie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laprairie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laprairie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Laprairie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Laprairie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Laprairie families in 1871.
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What did your Laprairie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laprairie. 50% of Laprairie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Laprairie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laprairie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laprairie 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Laprairie. 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 323 military records available for the last name Laprairie. For the veterans among your Laprairie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laprairie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laprairie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Laprairie in 1953 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laprairie 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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