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Leffman Family History

Leffman 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: Kleffman, Luffman, Leiman, Roffman, Elfman, Hoffman, Goffman, Leaman

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Where is the Leffman family from?

You can see how Leffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Leffman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Leffman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leffman 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 Leffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leffman. 37% of Leffman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%

What Leffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffman 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Leffman. 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 393 military records available for the last name Leffman. For the veterans among your Leffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leffman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leffman in 1959 was 38, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leffman 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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