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Lafeve Family History

Lafeve 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: Lafave, Lafever, Lefevre, Larive, Lanese, Lavene, Lefave, Lafaver

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Where is the Lafeve family from?

You can see how Lafeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafeve family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafeve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lafeve families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafeve's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Lafeve families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Lafeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafeve 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lafeve. 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 48 military records available for the last name Lafeve. For the veterans among your Lafeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafeve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lafeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lafeve in 1963 was 65, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafeve 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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