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Lafalce Family History

Lafalce 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: La Falce, Lafrance, Lafave, Lasalle, Lagace, Lavalle, Laforce

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Where is the Lafalce family from?

You can see how Lafalce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafalce family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lafalce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Lafalce families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lafalce's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lafalce families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafalce 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 Lafalce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafalce. 37% of Lafalce men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Presser
    28%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Lafalce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Lafalce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafalce 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Lafalce. 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 220 military records available for the last name Lafalce. For the veterans among your Lafalce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafalce lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lafalce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lafalce in 1952 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lafalce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafalce 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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