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Lafollett Family History

Lafollett 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: Lafollette, Follett, Laforest, Tollett, Pallett, Hallett, Follette

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Where is the Lafollett family from?

You can see how Lafollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafollett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafollett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lafollett families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lafollett's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lafollett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafollett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lafollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafollett. 64% of Lafollett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Lafollett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lafollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafollett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lafollett. 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 358 military records available for the last name Lafollett. For the veterans among your Lafollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafollett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lafollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lafollett in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lafollett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafollett 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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