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Lafiton Family History

Lafiton 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: Layton, Aiton, Lawton, Laxton, Lafitte, Lampton, Lefton, Langton

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Where is the Lafiton family from?

You can see how Lafiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafiton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafiton families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lafiton family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafiton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lafiton families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Lafiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafiton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lafiton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lafiton. For the veterans among your Lafiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafiton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lafiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lafiton in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafiton 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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