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Lafray Family History

Lafray 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: Safran, Garay, Lary, Laura, Laroy, Lamay, Fray, Laffey, Laury, Leray

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Where is the Lafray family from?

You can see how Lafray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lafray families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafray's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lafray families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Lafray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafray 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lafray. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lafray. For the veterans among your Lafray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafray lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Lafray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lafray in 1955 was 53, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafray 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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