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Lafont Family History

Lafont Name Meaning

French: topographic name for someone living near a spring or well a variant of Font with fused feminine definite article la. Altered form of French Lafond a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Font, Lamont, Laporte, Lafon, Lafond, Labit, Long, Lant, Lemont

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Where is the Lafont family from?

You can see how Lafont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lafont families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lafont's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lafont families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafont. 34% of Lafont men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lafont women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafont were Manager and Manager. .

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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
    34%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lafont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafont 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lafont. 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 302 military records available for the last name Lafont. For the veterans among your Lafont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafont lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lafont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lafont in 1964 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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