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Leff Family History

Leff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Lev.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leff family from?

You can see how Leff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Leff families living in Dorset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Leff's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Leff families in 1891.
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What did your Leff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Garage Attendant Caretaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leff. 50% of Leff men worked as a Garage Attendant Caretaker and 87% of Leff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leff were Costume Manufacturer and Hairdresser.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Garage Attendant Caretaker
    50%
  • Costume Manufacturer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Hairdresser
    14%

What Leff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leff 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leff. For the veterans among your Leff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leff in 1956 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leff 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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