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Laffen Family History

Laffen 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: Laffey, Laffan, Laffin, Offen, Draffen, Laflin, Laufer, Geffen, Laden

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Where is the Laffen family from?

You can see how Laffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laffen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Laffen families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Laffen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Laffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laffen. 100% of Laffen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Laffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Laffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Laffen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Laffen. For the veterans among your Laffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Laffen in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laffen 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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