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Leefer Family History

Leefer 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: Leeper, Leifer, Liefer, Reefer, Leeser, Leeder, Leezer, Leever

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Where is the Leefer family from?

You can see how Leefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Leefer families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 4 Leefer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leefer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leefer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leefer 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 Leefer ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Leefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Leefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leefer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Leefer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Leefer. For the veterans among your Leefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leefer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Leefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Leefer in 1975 was 88, and 42 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leefer 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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