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Montplaisir Family History

Montplaisir Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of various places called Montplaisir in Allier, Aude, Hérault, and Nord.

This form of the surname has apparently died out in France.

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


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Where is the Montplaisir family from?

You can see how Montplaisir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Montplaisir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Montplaisir families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 56 Montplaisir families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Montplaisir's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Montplaisir families in 1911.
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What did your Montplaisir ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Montplaisir. 40% of Montplaisir men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Montplaisir women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Montplaisir were Marchande and Carte Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Marchande
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    60%
  • Carte Waitress
    40%

What Montplaisir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Montplaisir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Montplaisir 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Montplaisir. 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 351 military records available for the last name Montplaisir. For the veterans among your Montplaisir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Montplaisir lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Montplaisir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Montplaisir in 1961 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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