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Lafter Family History

Lafter 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: Latter, Laster, Larter, Lauter, Lafler, Later, Lanter, Lawter, Rafter

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Where is the Lafter family from?

You can see how Lafter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lafter family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lafter's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Lafter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafter 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 228 census records available for the last name Lafter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafter 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lafter. 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 145 military records available for the last name Lafter. For the veterans among your Lafter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafter lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Lafter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lafter in 1979 was 77, and 82 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafter 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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