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Lefferman Family History

Lefferman 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: Hefferman, Leffelman, Leiferman, Letterman, Lederman, Heffernan

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Where is the Lefferman family from?

You can see how Lefferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefferman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lefferman family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lefferman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Lefferman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefferman 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 161 census records available for the last name Lefferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefferman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Lefferman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lefferman. For the veterans among your Lefferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefferman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Lefferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lefferman in 1975 was 59, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lefferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefferman 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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