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Lafera Family History

Lafera 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: Layer, Lauer, Lavery, Macera, Laver, Madera, Laufer, Patera, Manera

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Where is the Lafera family from?

You can see how Lafera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lafera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lafera family living in Arkansas. This was about 14% of all the recorded Lafera's in USA. Arkansas and 6 other states had the highest population of Lafera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafera. 100% of Lafera 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 130 census records available for the last name Lafera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafera 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lafera. 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 22 military records available for the last name Lafera. For the veterans among your Lafera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafera lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lafera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lafera in 1965 was 72, and 51 in 2004.

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