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Lafoe Family History

Lafoe Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lafond .

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


Similar surnames: Laube, Laske, Larue, Lacoe, Lafoy, Lause, Lamme, Laine, Lage, Lame

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Where is the Lafoe family from?

You can see how Lafoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lafoe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafoe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lafoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafoe. 35% of Lafoe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lafoe women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fireman
    7%
  • None
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafoe 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Lafoe. 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 227 military records available for the last name Lafoe. For the veterans among your Lafoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafoe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lafoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lafoe in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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