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Leiferman Family History

Leiferman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish leyfer ‘messenger’ (see Laufer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leiferman family from?

You can see how Leiferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiferman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leiferman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Leiferman families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 30% of all the recorded Leiferman's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Leiferman families in 1880.
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What did your Leiferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiferman. 34% of Leiferman men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Leiferman women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leiferman were Pressman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Pressman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Leiferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leiferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiferman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Leiferman. 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 180 military records available for the last name Leiferman. For the veterans among your Leiferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiferman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leiferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leiferman in 1963 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

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