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Laferiere Family History

Laferiere 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: Laferriere, Laverdiere, Laperriere, Lafreniere, Lariviere, Carriere

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Where is the Laferiere family from?

You can see how Laferiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laferiere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laferiere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Laferiere families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Laferiere's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Laferiere families in 1880.
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What did your Laferiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laferiere. 34% of Laferiere men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cantonnier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
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What Laferiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Laferiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laferiere 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Laferiere. 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 9 military records available for the last name Laferiere. For the veterans among your Laferiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laferiere lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Laferiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Laferiere in 1984 was 85, and 48 in 1994.

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