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Lafontant Family History

Lafontant Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: variant of Fontant itself a variant of Fontan or Fontaine with fused feminine definite article la. This surname is very rare in France found mainly in Pas-de-Calais.

It was brought to the US mainly from Haiti.

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


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You can see how Lafontant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafontant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lafontant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lafontant family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lafontant's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Lafontant families in 1920.
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There are 51 census records available for the last name Lafontant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafontant 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Lafontant. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Lafontant. For the veterans among your Lafontant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafontant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lafontant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lafontant in 1966 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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