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Lahiff Family History

Lahiff Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Laithimh (see Laffey).

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


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Where is the Lahiff family from?

You can see how Lahiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahiff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lahiff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lahiff families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lahiff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lahiff families in 1911.
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What did your Lahiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lahiff. 100% of Lahiff women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lahiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahiff 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Lahiff. 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 512 military records available for the last name Lahiff. For the veterans among your Lahiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahiff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lahiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lahiff in 1961 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lahiff 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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