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Lafrenz Family History

Lafrenz Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Laurenz (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Lafrenz family from?

You can see how Lafrenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafrenz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafrenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Lafrenz families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Lafrenz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lafrenz families in 1880.
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What did your Lafrenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafrenz. 60% of Lafrenz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lafrenz women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Lafrenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafrenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafrenz 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Lafrenz. 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 649 military records available for the last name Lafrenz. For the veterans among your Lafrenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafrenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lafrenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lafrenz in 1962 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafrenz 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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