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Laferty Family Origin

Where is the Laferty family from?

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You can see how Laferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laferty families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Laferty family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laferty's in the UK. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Laferty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laferty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Laferty Family Occupations

What did your Laferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nil was the top reported job for people in the UK named Laferty. 50% of Laferty women worked as a Nil

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Nil
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laferty Historical Records

What Laferty family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Laferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laferty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 305 immigration records available for the last name Laferty. 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 Card

There are 576 military records available for the last name Laferty. For the veterans among your Laferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Laferty Life Expectancy

What is the average Laferty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Laferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laferty in 1959 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laferty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laferty 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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