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Laffity Family History

Laffity 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, Laity, Laffey, Laferty, Laffitte, Raffety, Laffin, Parfitt

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Where is the Laffity family from?

You can see how Laffity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffity family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Laffity families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laffity's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Laffity families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Laffity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffity 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Laffity. 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 19 military records available for the last name Laffity. For the veterans among your Laffity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffity lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Laffity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laffity in 1968 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laffity 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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