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Leftow Family History

Leftow 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: Lefton, Lettow, Lenton, Lehto, Leston, Leaton, Lifton, Leyton, Sefton

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Leftow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leftow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Leftow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Leftow. For the veterans among your Leftow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leftow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Leftow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leftow in 1966 was 64, and 92 in 1997.

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