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Lafountain Family History

Lafountain Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lafontaine .

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


Similar surnames: Lafountaine, Lamountain, Lafontant, Fountain, Labounty, Mountain

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Where is the Lafountain family from?

You can see how Lafountain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafountain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafountain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Lafountain families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lafountain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafountain families in 1911.
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What did your Lafountain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lafountain. 50% of Lafountain men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lafountain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafountain 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Lafountain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lafountain. For the veterans among your Lafountain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafountain lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lafountain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lafountain in 1956 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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