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Lafeber Family History

Lafeber 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: Lafever, Lefeber, Leber, Lafaver, Lafler, Lauber, Lefever, Lieber

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Where is the Lafeber family from?

You can see how Lafeber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafeber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafeber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Lafeber families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lafeber's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lafeber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafeber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafeber ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Lafeber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafeber 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Lafeber. 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 101 military records available for the last name Lafeber. For the veterans among your Lafeber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafeber lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Lafeber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lafeber in 1970 was 58, and 100 in 2002.

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