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Lafavor Family History

Lafavor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lefebvre.

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


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Where is the Lafavor family from?

You can see how Lafavor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafavor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafavor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lafavor families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lafavor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lafavor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafavor 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 Lafavor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafavor. 60% of Lafavor men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lafavor women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafavor were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Lafavor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafavor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafavor 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lafavor. 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 301 military records available for the last name Lafavor. For the veterans among your Lafavor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafavor lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lafavor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lafavor in 1956 was 72, and 45 in 2004.

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