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Lefferty Family History

Lefferty 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: Lafferty, Leffert, Lefferts, Rafferty, Meffert, Geffert, Effertz

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Where is the Lefferty family from?

You can see how Lefferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefferty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefferty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lefferty families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lefferty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lefferty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefferty 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 Lefferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefferty. 50% of Lefferty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lefferty women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lefferty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Lefferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefferty 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Lefferty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Lefferty. For the veterans among your Lefferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefferty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Lefferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lefferty in 1969 was 75, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lefferty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefferty 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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