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Lafaille Family History

Lafaille Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lataille, Faille, Lasalle, Lavalle, Bataille, Langille, Lavelle

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Where is the Lafaille family from?

You can see how Lafaille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafaille family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafaille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Lafaille families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafaille's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafaille families in 1911.
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What did your Lafaille ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lafaille. 58% of Lafaille men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Lafaille women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lafaille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Lafaille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafaille 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Lafaille. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Lafaille. For the veterans among your Lafaille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafaille lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lafaille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lafaille in 1957 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lafaille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafaille 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.

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