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Lafrenaye Family History

Lafrenaye 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: Lawrence, Lafrance, Lafreniere, Laurence, Lafuente, Lafrenz

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Where is the Lafrenaye family from?

You can see how Lafrenaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafrenaye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lafrenaye families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Lafrenaye families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lafrenaye's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Lafrenaye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafrenaye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafrenaye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafrenaye. 100% of Lafrenaye men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Lafrenaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafrenaye 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Lafrenaye. 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 63 military records available for the last name Lafrenaye. For the veterans among your Lafrenaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafrenaye lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Lafrenaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lafrenaye in 1959 was 52, and 64 in 1994.

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