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Lef Family History

Lef 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: Lee, Leo, Leaf, Ley, Lew, Lei, Len, Lief, Lem, Leu

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Where is the Lef family from?

You can see how Lef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lef family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lef families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lef's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lef 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 Lef ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lef. 100% of Lef women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Lef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lef 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Lef. 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 49 military records available for the last name Lef. For the veterans among your Lef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lef lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Lef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lef in 1969 was 62, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lef 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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