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Laconte Name Meaning

Italian (La Conte): altered form of Lo Conte . Altered form of French Leconte with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation). The surname Laconte is also found in France (Nord) but it is rare there.

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


Similar surnames: Lacount, Lacock, Labonte, Leconte, Laporte, Conte, Lapointe, Lecomte

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Where is the Laconte family from?

You can see how Laconte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laconte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laconte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Laconte families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laconte's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Laconte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laconte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laconte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laconte. 40% of Laconte men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laconte women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laconte were Chauffeur and Sewer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Factory Worker
    17%
  • Sewer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laconte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laconte 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Laconte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 199 military records available for the last name Laconte. For the veterans among your Laconte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laconte lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Laconte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Laconte in 1945 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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