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Lafrance Name Meaning

French: habitational name with fused feminine definite article la given to someone from France (see France ) or from Île-de-France (i.e. from a region centered on Paris) and perhaps also to someone from any of several places in various parts of France named La France. French: from la France ‘France’ (also denoting Île-de-France; see 1 above) used as a soldier's name. Haitian and Mauritian: from the personal name or nickname Lafrance which has the same meaning as 2 above.

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


Similar surnames: Laprade, Defrance, France, Labranche, Lawrence, Lance, Lalande

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Where is the Lafrance family from?

You can see how Lafrance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafrance family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafrance families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,477 Lafrance families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lafrance's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lafrance families in 1911.
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What did your Lafrance ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lafrance. 21% of Lafrance men worked as a Cultivateur and 14% of Lafrance women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafrance were Fils De Cultivateur and Blanchisseuse. .

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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
    21%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    14%
  • Institutrice
    9%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Blanchisseuse
    7%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Lafrance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafrance 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lafrance. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lafrance. For the veterans among your Lafrance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafrance lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lafrance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lafrance in 1949 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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