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Lafonta Family History

Lafonta 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, Laporta, Lamont, Lasota, Laconte, Labonte, Lafontant, Lafon

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Where is the Lafonta family from?

You can see how Lafonta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafonta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafonta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Lafonta families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Lafonta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lafonta families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Lafonta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafonta 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lafonta. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lafonta. For the veterans among your Lafonta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafonta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lafonta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lafonta in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafonta 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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