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Lafee Family History

Lafee 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: Lasee, Lafoe, Lee, Layer, Tafel, Lage, Lane, Mabee, Lance, Lake

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Where is the Lafee family from?

You can see how Lafee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lafee families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lafee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lafee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafee 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 433 census records available for the last name Lafee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafee 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Lafee. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lafee. For the veterans among your Lafee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Lafee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lafee in 1963 was 72, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafee 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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