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Lefoldt Family History

Lefoldt 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: Lebold, Lefort, Ewoldt, Penfold, Ledford, Leopold, Hofeldt, Herold

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Where is the Lefoldt family from?

You can see how Lefoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefoldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefoldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lefoldt families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Lefoldt's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Lefoldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefoldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lefoldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Lefoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefoldt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lefoldt. 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 23 military records available for the last name Lefoldt. For the veterans among your Lefoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefoldt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Lefoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lefoldt in 1968 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefoldt 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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