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Lapratt Family History

Lapratt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Laprade, Pratt, Sarratt, Spratt, Garratt, Barratt, Laplant, Laprad

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Where is the Lapratt family from?

You can see how Lapratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lapratt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lapratt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Lapratt families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lapratt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lapratt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lapratt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lapratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lapratt. 60% of Lapratt 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Lapratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lapratt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lapratt. 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 98 military records available for the last name Lapratt. For the veterans among your Lapratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lapratt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lapratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lapratt in 1954 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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