Laforrest Family History

Laforrest Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Laforest, Forrest, Deforrest, Deforest, Forest, Laforge, Laforce, Garret, Barrett, Forbes

1,000 record(s) for Laforrest

445	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
47	Military Records
17	Immigration Records
240	Census and Voter Lists
359	Member Trees

Where is the Laforrest family from?

You can see how Laforrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laforrest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laforrest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Laforrest families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Laforrest's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Laforrest families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laforrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Laforrest family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 240 census records available for the last name Laforrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laforrest census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Laforrest. 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.

Military Records

There are 47 military records available for the last name Laforrest. For the veterans among your Laforrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Laforrest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Laforrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Laforrest in 1967 was 83, and 75 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laforrest ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.