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Leftin Family History

Leftin 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: Lefton, Loftin, Lewin, Levin, Lein, Lenton, Laflin, Leston, Leaton

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Where is the Leftin family from?

You can see how Leftin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leftin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leftin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Leftin families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Leftin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Leftin families in 1880.
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What did your Leftin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leftin. 60% of Leftin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Leftin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Leftin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leftin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Leftin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Leftin. For the veterans among your Leftin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leftin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leftin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leftin in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leftin 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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