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Lafata Family History

Lafata 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: La Fata, Arata, Nagata, Lafave, Salata, Kawata, Fata, Nakata, Takata

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Where is the Lafata family from?

You can see how Lafata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lafata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lafata family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafata's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafata families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafata 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 Lafata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafata. 38% of Lafata men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Lafata women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafata were Barber and Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafata 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Lafata. 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 540 military records available for the last name Lafata. For the veterans among your Lafata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafata lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lafata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lafata in 1954 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lafata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafata 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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