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Lafferry Family History

Lafferry 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: Lafferty, Rafferty, Laffey, Caffery, Laferty, Cafferty, Mayberry

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Where is the Lafferry family from?

You can see how Lafferry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafferry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafferry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lafferry families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lafferry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lafferry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafferry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Lafferry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafferry 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lafferry. 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 32 military records available for the last name Lafferry. For the veterans among your Lafferry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafferry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Lafferry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lafferry in 1975 was 51, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafferry 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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