Laprise Family History

Laprise Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a hunter or a soldier from prise ‘catch taking conquest’ with the definite article la. Alternatively perhaps a habitational name from La Prise, the name of several places in various parts of France.

This surname is not found in France. Compare Lapree and Lapreze.

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

Similar surnames: Larose, Lajoie, Larive, Laperle, Prime, Lavoie, Lapine, Laprade, Lapre, Large

31,000 record(s) for Laprise

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
361	Military Records
411	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
15K	Member Trees

Where is the Laprise family from?

You can see how Laprise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laprise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laprise families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 25 Laprise families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Laprise's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Laprise families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laprise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laprise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laprise. 43% of Laprise men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Laprise women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laprise were Clerk and Spinner.

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

43%

floor worker

15%

Salesman

15%

Clerk

15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Winder

25%

Repairer

25%

Sewer

25%

Spinner

25%

What Laprise family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Laprise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laprise census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Laprise. 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.

Military Records

There are 361 military records available for the last name Laprise. For the veterans among your Laprise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Laprise lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Laprise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laprise in 1957 was 46, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laprise ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.