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Lafave Family History

Lafave Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lefebvre . Compare Lefave .

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


Similar surnames: Lefave, Lafaver, Larive, Ladage, Laake, Lalande, Lagrave, Lahaye

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Where is the Lafave family from?

You can see how Lafave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafave family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Lafave families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lafave's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lafave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafave ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lafave. 22% of Lafave men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lafave women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafave were Journalier and Mane. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Journalier
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Mane
    40%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lafave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafave 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Lafave. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lafave. For the veterans among your Lafave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafave lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lafave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lafave in 1944 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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