| ![Show Contents]() Laperle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France The name Laperle dates back to the days of Medieval France, in the region of Brittany. It is derived from their residence in Brittany. Early Origins of the Laperle familyThe surname Laperle was first found in Brittany. Early History of the Laperle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laperle research. The years 1861, 1871 and 1891 are included under the topic Early Laperle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laperle Spelling VariationsFrench surnames were subject to numerous alterations in spelling because of the various cultural groups that inhabited specific regions. Eventually, each region possessed its own local dialect of the French language. The early development of the French language, however, was also influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Laperle is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Laperle, La Perle, LaPerle and others. Early Notables of the Laperle familyNotable amongst this name at this time was - many individuals in Canada, such as Isidore Laperle, who worked in Saint-Ours, Quebec, in 1861
- Calixte Laperle was a farmer in Saint-Malo, Quebec in 1871
- Mrs Caroline Laperle was a launderer in Montreal in 1871
- Flavien Laperle was a farmer in Saint-Malo in 1871
- Pierre Laperle was a labourer in Saint-Denis in 1871
- Prudent Laperle was a farmer in Evangeline in 1871
- Trefflé Laperle was a carpenter in Rock Island, Quebec in 1871
- Alexandre Laperle worked in Montreal in 1891
- Auguste Laperle was a cabinet maker in Montreal in 1891
- Eusèbe Laperle was a driver in Montreal in 1891
Laperle RankingIn the United States, the name Laperle is the 14,853rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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By 1643 there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Since immigration was slow, early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported to Louisiana. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Laperle has made significant contributions to the culture, arts, sciences and religion of France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Laperle were
Laperle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jean-Baptiste Laperle, who married in Varennes in 1710
- Marguerite-Geneviève Laperle married in Varennes in 1750
- Marie-Croisette Laperle married in Detroit in 1790
- Françoise Laperle married in Detroit in 1793
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Laperle Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- André Laperle married in Laprairie in 1721
- Marie-Joseph Laperle married in Quebec in 1729
- Joseph-Alexis Laperle married in Batiscan, Quebec in 1737
- Madeleine Laperle married in Sainte-Geneviève in 1738
- Suzanne Laperle married in Yamachiche in 1761
| Contemporary Notables of the name Laperle (post 1700) | + |
- Albertine Laperle, Canadian poet with a book of compiled works entitled "Le château des illusions"
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Laperle migration to the United States 
Laperle migration to Canada 
