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Lafaso Family History

Lafaso 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: Lafave, Ladas, Laas, Laakso, Faso, Lafavor, Lamas, Damaso, Labash

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Where is the Lafaso family from?

You can see how Lafaso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafaso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lafaso families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lafaso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lafaso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafaso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafaso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafaso. 50% of Lafaso men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Lafaso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafaso 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lafaso. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lafaso. For the veterans among your Lafaso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafaso lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Lafaso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lafaso in 1957 was 50, and 85 in 2002.

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