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Lafaye Family History

Lafaye Surname Meaning

French: topographic name with fused feminine definite article la for someone living near a beech tree or beech wood from Old French faie (from Latin fagus) ‘beech’.

Alternatively, it can be a habitational name from La Faye, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Lafaye family from?

You can see how Lafaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafaye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafaye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lafaye families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lafaye's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafaye families in 1911.
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What did your Lafaye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafaye. 34% of Lafaye men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lafaye women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manufacturers Agent
    14%
  • Travelling Salesman
    14%
  • Manager Retail Store
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lafaye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Lafaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafaye 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Lafaye. 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 167 military records available for the last name Lafaye. For the veterans among your Lafaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafaye lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lafaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lafaye in 1962 was 98, and 68 in 2004.

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