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Lefor Name Meaning

German (originally from Alsace or Lorraine later also found in Hungary): altered form of French Lefort .

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


Similar surnames: Defer, Lefort, Leforce, Resor, Labor, Lefton, Recor, Leon, Lafon

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Where is the Lefor family from?

You can see how Lefor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lefor families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lefor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lefor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefor 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 Lefor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lefor. 100% of Lefor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Lefor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Lefor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefor 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Lefor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Lefor. For the veterans among your Lefor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefor lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lefor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lefor in 1946 was 30, and 92 in 2004.

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