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Laperouse Name Meaning

French (Lapérouse): habitational name from La Pérouse or La Pérouze the name of several places mainly in the southern part of France from a form of la pierreuse ‘stony place’. Compare Lapeyrouse .

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


Similar surnames: Lapeyrouse, Larose, Labrosse, Laprise, Laverdure, Waterhouse

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Where is the Laperouse family from?

You can see how Laperouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laperouse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laperouse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Laperouse families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Laperouse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Laperouse families in 1880.
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What did your Laperouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laperouse. 67% of Laperouse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Laperouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laperouse 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Laperouse. 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 102 military records available for the last name Laperouse. For the veterans among your Laperouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laperouse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Laperouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Laperouse in 1964 was 72, and 54 in 2002.

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