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Lapree Family History

Lapree Surname Meaning

French (Laprée): variant of Prée ‘meadow’ (see Pree) with fused feminine definite article la; or a habitational name from La Prée the name of several places in various parts of France with the same meaning.

Compare Lapre. Altered form of French Laprise or of its altered form Lapreze.

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


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Where is the Lapree family from?

You can see how Lapree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapree family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lapree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lapree families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lapree's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Lapree families in 1911.
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What did your Lapree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapree. 60% of Lapree men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Lapree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapree 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lapree. 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 136 military records available for the last name Lapree. For the veterans among your Lapree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapree lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lapree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lapree in 1965 was 94, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lapree 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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