I am looking for anyone with information about the family of Manuel and Plazida Laclaustra. They were originally from Spain and lived in Oloron Sainte Marie, France before imigrating to America in 1903. They had 8 children that immigrated with them: Emilia, Antonio, Leanore, Manuel, Gnarnation, Seraphin, Emile, and Henri. Manuel moved back to france in the early 1920's after Plazida died and returned to America in 1927. Immigration records at this time indicate that he had been living with sons in Bizanos, France. It looks like one of them could have been named Manager. I would love to find information on these sons, or find someone with knowledge of the family in France. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

My name is Angel Jose Laclaustra,my fathers grandfather named Jose Laclaustra went from Spain to Puerto Rico and never told a single person where he was from or the region he came from. All we know is that Laclaustra name is well respected in Spain and I would appreciate if any person could give me info on our family tree.My aunts have tried to speak to some Laclaustra families in Spain but they have never given us info. We have no other interest but one,knowing where our great grandfather was from,we would appreciate it if someone out there could give me info.

The surname "LACLAUSTRA" is found in Oloron-Sainte-Marie and in nearby Orthez, France. According to our sources, this is the only incident of its existence in France, HOWEVER, you should be aware that deformation of said surname is likely.

Please note that the name LACLAUTRE or LACLAUSTRE is found in France in Dordogne (aslo located in this area of southwest France).
The name "LACLAUTRE" means cloister. It comes from Occitane language, the word being LACLAUSTRA and means a person employed in a convent or someone who handled wine and convent matters.

Hi,
I just found this posting, but I am a Laclaustra descendant, my family is originally from France, moved to Spain then to Puerto Rico.
I may have some info which could be matched up with your's.

Jacque
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