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Leiphart Family History

Leiphart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Liebhart.

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


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Where is the Leiphart family from?

You can see how Leiphart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiphart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leiphart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Leiphart family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiphart's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Leiphart families in 1891.
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What did your Leiphart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Roller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiphart. 24% of Leiphart men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Leiphart women worked as a Roller. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leiphart were Farming and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Roller
    30%
  • Cigar Maker
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Leiphart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leiphart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiphart 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Leiphart. 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 377 military records available for the last name Leiphart. For the veterans among your Leiphart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiphart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leiphart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leiphart in 1961 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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