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Lafear Family History

Lafear 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: Lanfear, Lazear, Lazar, Layer, Safar, Lear, Lauer, Laver, Lafleur

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Where is the Lafear family from?

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

There are 70 census records available for the last name Lafear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lafear. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lafear. For the veterans among your Lafear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafear lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Lafear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lafear in 1968 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafear 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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