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Lafen Family History

Lafen Surname 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: Laden, Laven, Hafen, Lafon, Hagen, Layer, Leven, Tafel, Lage, Lane

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Where is the Lafen family from?

You can see how Lafen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafen families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lafen family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lafen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Lafen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Lafen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lafen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Lafen. For the veterans among your Lafen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Lafen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lafen in 1979 was 66, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafen 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.

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