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Lafflin Family History

Lafflin 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: Laflin, Laffin, Laffoon, Claflin, Gaffin, Loflin, Raffin, Daffin

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Where is the Lafflin family from?

You can see how Lafflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafflin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lafflin families living in Rhode Island. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lafflin's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Lafflin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafflin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lafflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lafflin. 60% of Lafflin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Lafflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafflin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Lafflin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lafflin. For the veterans among your Lafflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafflin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Lafflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lafflin in 1973 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

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