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Life Family History

Life Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leaf.

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


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Where is the Life family from?

You can see how Life families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Life family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Life families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Life families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Life's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Life families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Life 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 Life ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Life. 34% of Life men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Life women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Life family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Life. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Life 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Life. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Life. For the veterans among your Life ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Life lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Life life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Life in 1953 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Life

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Life 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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