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Leifson Family History

Leifson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Leifsen: patronymic from the personal name Leif from Old Norse Leifr meaning ‘heir’.

‘Descendant’ is a significant concept associated with this name, emphasizing lineage and heritage.

The name Leif has historical roots, connecting to Norse culture and traditions.

Understanding the meaning of Leifsen provides insight into family ancestry and the importance of names.

This patronymic form reflects the practice of naming conventions prevalent in Scandinavian societies.

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


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Where is the Leifson family from?

You can see how Leifson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leifson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leifson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Leifson families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leifson's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Leifson families in 1891.
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What did your Leifson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leifson. 100% of Leifson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leifson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Leifson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Leifson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leifson 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Leifson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Leifson. For the veterans among your Leifson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leifson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leifson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leifson in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leifson 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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