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Lauffer Family History

Lauffer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Laufer.

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


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Where is the Lauffer family from?

You can see how Lauffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lauffer families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lauffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lauffer families in 1891.
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What did your Lauffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lauffer. 100% of Lauffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lauffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauffer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauffer. 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 Lauffer. For the veterans among your Lauffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauffer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lauffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lauffer in 1954 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lauffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauffer 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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