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Laferniere Family History

Laferniere 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: Laferriere, Laverdiere, Laperriere, Lafreniere, Tavernier, Lafrenier

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Where is the Laferniere family from?

You can see how Laferniere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laferniere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laferniere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Laferniere families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laferniere's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laferniere families in 1880.
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What did your Laferniere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laferniere. 63% of Laferniere men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%

What Laferniere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Laferniere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laferniere 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Laferniere. 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 2 military records available for the last name Laferniere. For the veterans among your Laferniere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laferniere lifespan?

Average Laferniere life expectancy in 2001 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laferniere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laferniere 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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