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Leafer Family History

Leafer 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: Leader, Leifer, Leaper, Leaver, Leamer, Leazer, Beaver, Layer, Lever

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Where is the Leafer family from?

You can see how Leafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leafer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leafer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leafer family living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leafer's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Leafer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leafer 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 202 census records available for the last name Leafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leafer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leafer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Leafer. For the veterans among your Leafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leafer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Leafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leafer in 1962 was 61, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leafer 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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