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La Fata Family History

La Fata Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine definite article la + the personal name Fata feminine form of Fato.

A shortened form of Bonifato or a similar name.

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


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You can see how La Fata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La Fata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 La Fata family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded La Fata's in USA. New York had the highest population of La Fata families in 1920.
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There are 255 census records available for the last name La Fata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Fata 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 567 immigration records available for the last name La Fata. 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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There are 112 military records available for the last name La Fata. For the veterans among your La Fata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La Fata lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, La Fata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for La Fata in 1958 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

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