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![Show Contents]() Laffin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Laffin surname comes from a Middle English given name Lefwine, which in turn comes from the Old English elements "leof," which meant "dear" or "beloved," and "wine," which meant "friend." Early Origins of the Laffin familyThe surname Laffin was first found in Shropshire where the family was anciently seated. Early History of the Laffin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laffin research. Another 202 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1010, 1086, 1275, 1292, 1327, 1576, 1602, 1659, 1661, 1712 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Laffin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laffin Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Laffin are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Laffin include Lewin, Lewins, Lewens, Lewinson and others. Early Notables of the Laffin familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Justinian Lewyn (Lewen) knighted May 12, 1661; and John Lowin (1576-1659), an English actor, became associated with the theatrical world by 1602. Born in...
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 Laffin migration to the United States | + |
Faced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Laffin, or a variant listed above:
Laffin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Patrick Laffin, who was recorded in Boston in 1818
- Ernest and Henry Laffin, who settled in Texas in 1850
- William I. Laffin, aged 45, who landed in America from London, in 1892
- Martin Laffin, aged 27, who settled in America, in 1896
- John Laffin, aged 21, who immigrated to America, in 1896
Laffin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mary Laffin, aged 38, who landed in America from Dundalk, England, in 1907
- Lily Laffin, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from Dundalk, England, in 1907
- Gertrude Laffin, aged 34, who settled in Providence, R. I., in 1908
- Agnes Laffin, aged 25, who settled in America from Dublin, Ireland, in 1909
- Richard F. Laffin, aged 46, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Laffin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Edward Laffin, along with his sister Mary and brother Peter, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1805
- Peter Laffin, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1806
- Mary Laffin, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1808
Laffin Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Clara F. Laffin, aged 54, who immigrated to Milton, Nova Scotia, in 1916
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Laffin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Joseph Laffin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairlee" in 1840 1
- Margaret Laffin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairlee" in 1840 1
- Joshua Laffin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairlee" in 1840 1
- Eliza Laffin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairlee" in 1840 1
- Lucy Laffin, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Fairlee" in 1840 1
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Laffin (post 1700) | + |
- Dominique Laffin (1952-1985), French actress who appeared in 19 films, nominated for the César Award for Best Actress
- Paul Laffin, Northern Irish former political research advisor in the European Parliament
- John Laffin (1922-2000), Australian military historian
- James Laffin, Irish Artist
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