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Laroque Family History

Laroque Surname Meaning

French: variant of Larocque. Compare Larrick.

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


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Where is the Laroque family from?

You can see how Laroque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laroque family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laroque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Laroque families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laroque's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laroque families in 1891.
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What did your Laroque ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laroque. 23% of Laroque men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Laroque women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laroque were Journalier and Domestic.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Journalier
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Laroque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laroque 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Laroque. 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 716 military records available for the last name Laroque. For the veterans among your Laroque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laroque lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Laroque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laroque in 1962 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laroque 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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