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Lafitte Family History

Lafitte Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary mark Old French fitte (from Late Latin fixta petra ‘fixed stone’ from the past participle of figere ‘to fix or fasten’);

or a habitational name from any of several places in the south of France named Lafitte (or Laffitte; compare Laffitte).

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


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Where is the Lafitte family from?

You can see how Lafitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafitte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafitte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lafitte families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafitte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lafitte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafitte 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 Lafitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lafitte. 100% of Lafitte 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Lafitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafitte 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Lafitte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lafitte. For the veterans among your Lafitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafitte lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lafitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lafitte in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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