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Laclair Family History

Laclair Name Meaning

Altered form of French Leclair 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).

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


Similar surnames: Leclair, Laclaire, Laplace, Langlais, Auclair, Calais, Lallier, Clar

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Where is the Laclair family from?

You can see how Laclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laclair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laclair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Laclair families living in Vermont. This was about 53% of all the recorded Laclair's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Laclair families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laclair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laclair. 29% of Laclair men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Laclair women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laclair were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Laclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laclair 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Laclair. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laclair. For the veterans among your Laclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laclair lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Laclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Laclair in 1951 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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