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Laufenberg Family History

Laufenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Laufenburg Baden-Württemberg and Switzerland which was formerly called Laufenberg.

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


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Where is the Laufenberg family from?

You can see how Laufenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laufenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laufenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Laufenberg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laufenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laufenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Laufenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laufenberg. 39% of Laufenberg men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Laufenberg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laufenberg were Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laufenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laufenberg 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Laufenberg. 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 507 military records available for the last name Laufenberg. For the veterans among your Laufenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laufenberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Laufenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Laufenberg in 1952 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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