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Lafell Family History

Lafell 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: Lasell, Lavell, Labell, Tafel, Fell, Lavelle, Adell, Saffell, Capell

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Where is the Lafell family from?

You can see how Lafell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lafell family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lafell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafell 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 Lafell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafell. 100% of Lafell men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Lafell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Lafell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lafell. For the veterans among your Lafell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Lafell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lafell in 1981 was 99, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafell 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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