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Lafong Family History

Lafong 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: Lafont, Lafon, Lafond, Long, Lang, Lamont, Laton, Nifong, Laforge

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Where is the Lafong family from?

You can see how Lafong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lafong family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lafong's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Lafong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafong 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 172 census records available for the last name Lafong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafong 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lafong. 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 49 military records available for the last name Lafong. For the veterans among your Lafong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafong lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Lafong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lafong in 1968 was 54, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafong 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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