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Laffaw Family History

Laffaw 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: Laffan, Raffa, Baffa, Laffey, Leffew, Lansaw, Jaffa, Laflam, Laffin

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Where is the Laffaw family from?

You can see how Laffaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laffaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Laffaw families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Laffaw's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Laffaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Laffaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Laffaw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Laffaw. For the veterans among your Laffaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffaw lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Laffaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laffaw in 1972 was 81, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laffaw 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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