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Laffer Family History

Laffer Name Meaning

see Laver .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Laufer, Jaffer, Saffer, Haffer, Lafler, Laffey, Lauffer, Loffer

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Where is the Laffer family from?

You can see how Laffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Laffer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laffer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Laffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laffer. 36% of Laffer men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Laffer women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laffer were Salesman and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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What Laffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffer 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Laffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Laffer. For the veterans among your Laffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffer lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Laffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Laffer in 1940 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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