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Laforsh Family History

Laforsh 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: Laforest, Laforge, Laforce, Larsh, Lafosse, Larose, Laporte, Laporta

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Where is the Laforsh family from?

You can see how Laforsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laforsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Laforsh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Laforsh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laforsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laforsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laforsh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Laforsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laforsh 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 Laforsh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Laforsh. For the veterans among your Laforsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laforsh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Laforsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Laforsh in 1965 was 78, and 72 in 1993.

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