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Laflen Family History

Laflen Surname 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, Lafler, Allen, Lafleur, Lawler, Dahlen, Palen, Dalen, Lagle

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Where is the Laflen family from?

You can see how Laflen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laflen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laflen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Laflen families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Laflen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laflen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laflen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laflen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laflen. 55% of Laflen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laflen women worked as a 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Laflen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Laflen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laflen 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Laflen. 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 112 military records available for the last name Laflen. For the veterans among your Laflen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laflen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Laflen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Laflen in 1966 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laflen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laflen 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.

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