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Lefall Family History

Lefall 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: Legall, Fall, Cefalo, Zufall, Leal, Lefave, Lyall, Levell, Mcfall

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Where is the Lefall family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefall. 64% of Lefall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lefall women worked as a Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Lefall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Lefall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefall 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Lefall. 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 38 military records available for the last name Lefall. For the veterans among your Lefall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Lefall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lefall in 1975 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lefall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefall 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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