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Laffan Family History

Laffan Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary): variant of Laffin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Laffan family from?

You can see how Laffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laffan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Laffan families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Laffan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laffan families in 1891.
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What did your Laffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laffan. 34% of Laffan men worked as a Labourer and 63% of Laffan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laffan were Cotton Weaver and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Laffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laffan. 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 769 military records available for the last name Laffan. For the veterans among your Laffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Laffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Laffan in 1962 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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