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Leffart Family History

Leffart 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: Leffert, Hoffart, Lenart, Meffert, Lefort, Lenhart, Leinart, Geffert

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Where is the Leffart family from?

You can see how Leffart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Leffart families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Leffart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leffart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leffart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leffart 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 37 census records available for the last name Leffart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffart 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 immigration records available for the last name Leffart. 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 5 military records available for the last name Leffart. For the veterans among your Leffart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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