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Laufman Family History

Laufman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Laufmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: variant of Laufer.

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


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Where is the Laufman family from?

You can see how Laufman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laufman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laufman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Laufman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Laufman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laufman families in 1911.
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What did your Laufman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laufman. 100% of Laufman men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laufman 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Laufman. 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 220 military records available for the last name Laufman. For the veterans among your Laufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laufman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laufman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Laufman in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laufman 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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