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Lafley Family History

Lafley 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: Lawley, Lafler, Laffey, Ladley, Lalley, Hafley, Safley, Lasley

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Where is the Lafley family from?

You can see how Lafley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Lafley families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lafley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lafley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lafley 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 Lafley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lafley. 50% of Lafley men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lafley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafley were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Lafley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lafley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafley 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Lafley. 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 105 military records available for the last name Lafley. For the veterans among your Lafley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lafley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lafley in 1958 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafley 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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