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Laflam Family History

Laflam Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Laflamme.

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


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Where is the Laflam family from?

You can see how Laflam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laflam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laflam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Laflam families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Laflam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laflam families in 1911.
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What did your Laflam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laflam. 41% of Laflam men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Laflam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laflam were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Laflam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laflam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laflam 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Laflam. 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 450 military records available for the last name Laflam. For the veterans among your Laflam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laflam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Laflam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laflam in 1959 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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