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Lafoy Family History

Lafoy Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from La Foy the name of several places mainly in the westcentral part of France.

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


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Where is the Lafoy family from?

You can see how Lafoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lafoy families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lafoy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafoy families in 1911.
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What did your Lafoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lafoy. 100% of Lafoy men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lafoy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Student
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafoy 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Lafoy. 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 328 military records available for the last name Lafoy. For the veterans among your Lafoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafoy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lafoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lafoy in 1960 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafoy 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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