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Leffen Family History

Leffen 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: Geffen, Leffel, Leffew, Leven, Offen, Leben, Leen, Leffert, Leinen

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Where is the Leffen family from?

You can see how Leffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Leffen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leffen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leffen 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 Leffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leffen. 100% of Leffen men worked as a Wharf Labourer.

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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

  • Wharf Labourer
    100%

What Leffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Leffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffen 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Leffen. 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 126 military records available for the last name Leffen. For the veterans among your Leffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leffen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Leffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leffen in 1973 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leffen 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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