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Lafevre Family History

Lafevre 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: Lefevre, Lafave, Lefebvre, Lavere, Lafevers, Lamere, Lafever, Lefebre

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Where is the Lafevre family from?

You can see how Lafevre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafevre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafevre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lafevre family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafevre's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lafevre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafevre 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 Lafevre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lafevre. 34% of Lafevre men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Tudiant
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lafevre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafevre 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Lafevre. 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 240 military records available for the last name Lafevre. For the veterans among your Lafevre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafevre lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lafevre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lafevre in 1947 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafevre 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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