Lafner Family History

Lafner Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hafner, Ladner, Lahner, Lakner, Larner, Latner, Lafler, Laner, Launer, Gafner

300 record(s) for Lafner

155	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
21	Military Records
34	Immigration Records
77	Census and Voter Lists
13	Member Trees

Where is the Lafner family from?

You can see how Lafner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lafner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lafner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lafner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lafner families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lafner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 77 census records available for the last name Lafner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Lafner. 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.

Military Records

There are 21 military records available for the last name Lafner. For the veterans among your Lafner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lafner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Lafner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lafner in 1973 was 69, and 56 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafner 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.