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Lafort Family History

Lafort Surname 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: Lefort, Lafont, Laport, Laforest, Fort, Laporte, Laporta, Lamont

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Where is the Lafort family from?

You can see how Lafort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Lafort families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lafort's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafort families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lafort ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lafort. 72% of Lafort 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
    72%
  • Commis
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafort 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Lafort. 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 76 military records available for the last name Lafort. For the veterans among your Lafort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafort lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Lafort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lafort in 1970 was 80, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lafort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafort ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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