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Lafady Family History

Lafady 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: Lafary, Lafave, Lady, Mahady, Parady, Varady, Lamay, Kanady, Laffey

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Where is the Lafady family from?

You can see how Lafady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafady family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lafady families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lafady's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lafady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafady ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Lafady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafady 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 immigration records available for the last name Lafady. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lafady. For the veterans among your Lafady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafady lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Lafady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lafady in 1972 was 70, and 71 in 1980.

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