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Lafount Family History

Lafount 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: Lacount, Lafont, Lamont, Labounty, Lafon, Lecount, Lapoint, Lafond

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Where is the Lafount family from?

You can see how Lafount families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafount family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lafount families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Lafount families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lafount's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Lafount families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafount surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafount ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lafount ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Lafount. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafount 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Lafount. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lafount. For the veterans among your Lafount ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafount lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Lafount life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lafount in 1966 was 69, and 71 in 1998.

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