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Lawfer Family History

Lawfer 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: Lawler, Laufer, Lawver, Lawyer, Lawder, Lawter, Layer, Lander, Lanier

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Where is the Lawfer family from?

You can see how Lawfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lawfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lawfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lawfer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lawfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lawfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lawfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lawfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lawfer. 34% of Lawfer men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Lawfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lawfer 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Lawfer. 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 103 military records available for the last name Lawfer. For the veterans among your Lawfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lawfer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lawfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lawfer in 1961 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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