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Laflin Family History

Laflin Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Scottish or Irish Laughlin.

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


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Where is the Laflin family from?

You can see how Laflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laflin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 89 Laflin families living in Suffolk. This was about 54% of all the recorded Laflin's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Laflin families in 1891.
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What did your Laflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laflin. 20% of Laflin men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Laflin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laflin were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer (retired)
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Laflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laflin 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Laflin. 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 Laflin. For the veterans among your Laflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laflin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laflin in 1958 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

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