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Laffey Family History

Laffey Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Laithimh from the earlier form Ó Flaithimh from flaitheamh ‘ruler’.

Variant of Leahy.

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


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Where is the Laffey family from?

You can see how Laffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laffey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 61 Laffey families living in Durham. This was about 37% of all the recorded Laffey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Laffey families in 1891.
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What did your Laffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laffey. 43% of Laffey men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Laffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laffey were Polliert S Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic Dts.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Colly Surface Labourer H W
    15%
  • Polliert S Labourer H W
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Teacher
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dts
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Laffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Laffey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laffey. For the veterans among your Laffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Laffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laffey in 1952 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laffey 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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