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Lafrancis Family History

Lafrancis 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: Francis, Lafrance, Lefrancois, Francia, Labranche, Frances

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Where is the Lafrancis family from?

You can see how Lafrancis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafrancis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafrancis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Lafrancis families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lafrancis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafrancis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafrancis 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 Lafrancis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafrancis. 50% of Lafrancis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Lafrancis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Lafrancis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafrancis 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lafrancis. 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 116 military records available for the last name Lafrancis. For the veterans among your Lafrancis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafrancis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lafrancis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lafrancis in 1958 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafrancis 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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