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Laufe Family History

Laufe 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: Laude, Laufer, Laube, Lauf, Lauve, Lause, Laue, Haufe, Lauff, Lage

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Where is the Laufe family from?

You can see how Laufe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laufe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Laufe families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Laufe's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Laufe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laufe 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 Laufe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laufe. 100% of Laufe 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
    100%

What Laufe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Laufe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laufe 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Laufe. 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 47 military records available for the last name Laufe. For the veterans among your Laufe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laufe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Laufe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laufe in 1965 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laufe 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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