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Laforet Family History

Laforet Name 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: Laforest, Foret, Laforge, Lamore, Laforce, Lefort, Cadoret, Lafont

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Where is the Laforet family from?

You can see how Laforet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laforet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laforet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 132 Laforet families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Laforet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laforet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laforet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laforet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laforet. 30% of Laforet men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laforet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laforet 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Laforet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Laforet. For the veterans among your Laforet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laforet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Laforet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laforet in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

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