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Lafian Family History

Lafian 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: Safian, Laffan, Damian, Safran, Lavin, Fabian, Lian, Laban, Lapan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafian 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 38 census records available for the last name Lafian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafian 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lafian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lafian. For the veterans among your Lafian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lafian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lafian in 1963 was 64, and 98 in 2003.

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