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Lafayett Family History

Lafayett Name 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: Lafayette, Laforest, Lafave, Lafaver, Lavalette, Lahaye, Maffett

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Where is the Lafayett family from?

You can see how Lafayett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafayett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafayett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Lafayett families living in Louisiana. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lafayett's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lafayett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafayett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafayett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafayett. 100% of Lafayett men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Lafayett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafayett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Lafayett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Lafayett. For the veterans among your Lafayett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafayett lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Lafayett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lafayett in 1982 was 50, and 77 in 2001.

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