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Lefthand Family History

Lefthand 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: Legrand, Lofland, Lenahan, Lefton, Lehane, Bethany, Hetland, Netland

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Where is the Lefthand family from?

You can see how Lefthand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefthand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lefthand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Lefthand families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Lefthand's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lefthand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefthand 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 Lefthand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lefthand. 65% of Lefthand men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    65%
  • Stock Raiser
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Lefthand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lefthand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefthand 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lefthand. 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 102 military records available for the last name Lefthand. For the veterans among your Lefthand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefthand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lefthand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lefthand in 1964 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefthand 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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