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Where is the Lifer family from?

You can see how Lifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lifer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lifer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lifer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lifer families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lifer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Lifer. 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 411 military records available for the last name Lifer. For the veterans among your Lifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lifer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lifer in 1965 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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