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Lafite Family History

Lafite 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: Lafitte, Laine, Leite, Lafave, Larive, Waite, Labit, Lapine, Laity

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Where is the Lafite family from?

You can see how Lafite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lafite families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafite's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lafite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafite 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 294 census records available for the last name Lafite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafite 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Lafite. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lafite. For the veterans among your Lafite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafite lifespan?

Average Lafite life expectancy in 1998 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafite 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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