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Leffner Family History

Leffner 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: Reffner, Kleffner, Geffner, Deffner, Heffner, Leffler, Leiner, Lerner

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Where is the Leffner family from?

You can see how Leffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leffner family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Leffner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Leffner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leffner 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 Leffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leffner. 100% of Leffner men worked as a Farming and 100% of Leffner women worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Leffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Leffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Leffner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Leffner. For the veterans among your Leffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leffner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Leffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leffner in 1977 was 29, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leffner 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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