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Lafek Family History

Lafek 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: Lasek, Lacek, Layer, Tafel, Lage, Lane, Lake, Blazek, Lauer, Panek

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Where is the Lafek family from?

You can see how Lafek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafek family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Lafek families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafek's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lafek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Lafek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafek 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lafek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lafek. For the veterans among your Lafek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Lafek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lafek in 1969 was 70, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafek 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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