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Laffitte Family History

Laffitte Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lafitte.

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


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Where is the Laffitte family from?

You can see how Laffitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffitte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laffitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Laffitte families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laffitte's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Laffitte families in 1891.
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What did your Laffitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laffitte. 100% of Laffitte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laffitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffitte 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Laffitte. 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 379 military records available for the last name Laffitte. For the veterans among your Laffitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffitte lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Laffitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Laffitte in 1954 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laffitte 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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