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Lafkas Family History

Lafkas 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: Laska, Farkas, Kafka, Ladas, Laas, Bakas, Lamas, Latka, Lanka, Lukas

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Where is the Lafkas family from?

You can see how Lafkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Lafkas families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lafkas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Lafkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafkas 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 Lafkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafkas. 34% of Lafkas men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bar Tender
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Lafkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafkas 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Lafkas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lafkas. For the veterans among your Lafkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafkas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lafkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lafkas in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafkas 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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