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Lafour Family History

Lafour 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: Latour, Lacour, Lamour, Balfour, Lafleur, Badour, Laur, Lanoue

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Where is the Lafour family from?

You can see how Lafour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafour family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafour families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Lafour families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafour's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lafour families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Lafour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafour 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Lafour. 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 77 military records available for the last name Lafour. For the veterans among your Lafour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafour lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lafour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lafour in 1967 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafour 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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