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Lafoon Family History

Lafoon Surname Meaning

Variant of Laffoon.

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


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Where is the Lafoon family from?

You can see how Lafoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafoon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafoon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lafoon families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lafoon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lafoon families in 1840.
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What did your Lafoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafoon. 38% of Lafoon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lafoon women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lafoon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafoon 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Lafoon. 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 244 military records available for the last name Lafoon. For the veterans among your Lafoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafoon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lafoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lafoon in 1963 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafoon 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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