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Laque Name Meaning

Catalan (Laqué): variant of Llaqué itself possibly a variant of Llaquet a topographic name from a diminutive of llac ‘pond’. This surname is very rare in Spain. German (also Laqué): variant of Laqua . This surname is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Laqua, Lague, Larue, Raque, Pique, Lau, Laake, Laur, Lande, Lage

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Where is the Laque family from?

You can see how Laque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laque family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Laque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Laque families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laque's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laque families in 1891.
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What did your Laque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laque. 67% of Laque 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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laque 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Laque. 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 382 military records available for the last name Laque. For the veterans among your Laque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laque lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Laque in 1961 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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