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Lafrenier Family History

Lafrenier Surname Meaning

French Canadian: variant of Lafrenière (see Lafreniere). Compare Frenier.

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


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Where is the Lafrenier family from?

You can see how Lafrenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafrenier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafrenier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 89 Lafrenier families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lafrenier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafrenier families in 1911.
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What did your Lafrenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafrenier. 64% of Lafrenier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lafrenier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafrenier were Inspector and Yarn Girl.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Yarn Girl
    34%

What Lafrenier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafrenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafrenier 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Lafrenier. 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 193 military records available for the last name Lafrenier. For the veterans among your Lafrenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafrenier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lafrenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lafrenier in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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