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Lafrancois Family History

Lafrancois 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: Lefrancois, Francois, Francis, Lafrance, Laframboise, La Franchi

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Where is the Lafrancois family from?

You can see how Lafrancois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafrancois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lafrancois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Lafrancois families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lafrancois's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lafrancois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafrancois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafrancois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafrancois. 72% of Lafrancois 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
    72%
  • Weaver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Lafrancois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafrancois 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Lafrancois. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lafrancois. For the veterans among your Lafrancois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafrancois lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Lafrancois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lafrancois in 1956 was 51, and 52 in 2002.

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