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Lafaver Family History

Lafaver Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lefèvre (see Lefevre ).

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


Similar surnames: Lafavor, Lafave, Lafever, Lefever, Lander, Lefave, Lauver, Lazar

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Where is the Lafaver family from?

You can see how Lafaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafaver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lafaver families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafaver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lafaver families in 1911.
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What did your Lafaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafaver. 30% of Lafaver men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Chair Maker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafaver 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Lafaver. 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 241 military records available for the last name Lafaver. For the veterans among your Lafaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafaver lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lafaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lafaver in 1967 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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