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Lafave Family History

Lafave Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lefebvre. Compare Lefave.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lafave family from?

You can see how Lafave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafave family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Lafave families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lafave's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lafave families in 1911.
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What did your Lafave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafave. 31% of Lafave men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lafave women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafave were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lafave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafave 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Lafave. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lafave. For the veterans among your Lafave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafave lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lafave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lafave in 1944 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafave 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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