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Lauff Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Lauf .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lauf, Hauff, Laufer, Paff, Houff, Alff, Lau, Haff, Hauf, Lautt

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Where is the Lauff family from?

You can see how Lauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Lauff families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lauff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauff. 23% of Lauff men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lauff women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauff were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Grocer
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauff 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Lauff. 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 461 military records available for the last name Lauff. For the veterans among your Lauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lauff in 1961 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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