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Laffitte Name Meaning

French: variant of Lafitte .

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


Similar surnames: Lafitte, Lamott, Duffett, Lafayette, Leggette, Gaudette, Faucette

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Where is the Laffitte family from?

You can see how Laffitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffitte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laffitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Laffitte families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Laffitte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laffitte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laffitte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laffitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laffitte. 54% of Laffitte men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Laffitte women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laffitte were Farm Day Laborer and School Teacher. .

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Farm Day Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laffitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffitte 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Laffitte. 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 379 military records available for the last name Laffitte. For the veterans among your Laffitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffitte lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Laffitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Laffitte in 1954 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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