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Lafirst Family History

Lafirst 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: Laforest, First, Last, List, Lafitte, Labit, Laris, Furst, Forst

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Where is the Lafirst family from?

You can see how Lafirst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafirst family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lafirst family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafirst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lafirst families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafirst 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 59 census records available for the last name Lafirst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafirst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lafirst. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lafirst. For the veterans among your Lafirst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafirst lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Lafirst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lafirst in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafirst 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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