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Laffman Family History

Laffman Name 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: Luffman, Laufman, Laffan, Lachman, Roffman, Kleffman, Lagman, Layman

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Where is the Laffman family from?

You can see how Laffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laffman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Laffman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Laffman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laffman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laffman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laffman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Laffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laffman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Laffman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Laffman. For the veterans among your Laffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laffman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Laffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laffman in 1968 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

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