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Leifheit Family History

Leifheit Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic female name consisting of the elements liub ‘beloved’ + heid ‘entity creature’.

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


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Where is the Leifheit family from?

You can see how Leifheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leifheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leifheit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Leifheit families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Leifheit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leifheit families in 1880.
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What did your Leifheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leifheit. 23% of Leifheit men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Leifheit women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leifheit were Coal Miner and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Coal Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    48%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leifheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leifheit 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Leifheit. 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 497 military records available for the last name Leifheit. For the veterans among your Leifheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leifheit lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leifheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leifheit in 1954 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leifheit 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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