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Lauffer Name Meaning

German: variant of Laufer .

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


Similar surnames: Laufer, Lauff, Lautner, Saffer, Puffer, Duffer, Ruffer, Laner, Auster

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Where is the Lauffer family from?

You can see how Lauffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Lauffer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lauffer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lauffer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lauffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauffer. 15% of Lauffer men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Lauffer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauffer were Miner and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lauffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauffer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lauffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lauffer. For the veterans among your Lauffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauffer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lauffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lauffer in 1954 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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