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Lafleche Family History

Lafleche Surname Meaning

French (Laflèche): metonymic occupational name for an arrowsmith from Old French fleche ‘arrow’ with fused feminine definite article la.

Habitational name from La Flèche, the name of several places mainly in the northwestern part of France.

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


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Where is the Lafleche family from?

You can see how Lafleche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafleche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafleche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 196 Lafleche families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lafleche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafleche families in 1911.
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What did your Lafleche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lafleche. 32% of Lafleche men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Lafleche women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafleche were Farmer and Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Lafleche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lafleche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafleche 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Lafleche. 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 550 military records available for the last name Lafleche. For the veterans among your Lafleche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafleche lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lafleche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lafleche in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafleche 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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