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Lafranz Family History

Lafranz 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: Lafrenz, Safran, Lafrance, Lagrand, Franz, Lawrenz, Laffan, Lafrentz

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Where is the Lafranz family from?

You can see how Lafranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafranz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafranz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lafranz families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lafranz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lafranz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafranz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafranz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafranz. 34% of Lafranz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Nipper
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Lafranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafranz 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 Lafranz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lafranz. For the veterans among your Lafranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafranz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Lafranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lafranz in 1965 was 54, and 99 in 2001.

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