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Lafargue Family History

Lafargue Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Laforge habitational name from Lafargue or La Fargue names of several places in the southern part of France.

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


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Where is the Lafargue family from?

You can see how Lafargue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafargue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafargue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lafargue families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafargue's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafargue families in 1911.
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What did your Lafargue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafargue. 28% of Lafargue men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lafargue women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafargue were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Furrier
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Lafargue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafargue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafargue 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Lafargue. 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 343 military records available for the last name Lafargue. For the veterans among your Lafargue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafargue lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lafargue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lafargue in 1962 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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