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Laff Family History

Laff 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: Gaff, Lauf, Haff, Raff, Naff, Luff, Taff, Paff, Loff, Liff

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Where is the Laff family from?

You can see how Laff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Laff families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Laff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Laff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laff 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 Laff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laff. 100% of Laff 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laff 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Laff. 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 835 military records available for the last name Laff. For the veterans among your Laff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Laff in 1961 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laff 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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