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Lafanette Family History

Lafanette 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: Lafayette, Lavalette, Lafitte, Lanouette, Lafuente, Barnette

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafanette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Lafanette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafanette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lafanette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lafanette. For the veterans among your Lafanette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafanette lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Lafanette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lafanette in 1972 was 83, and 81 in 2000.

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