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Leifeld Family History

Leifeld 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: Kleinfeld, Rehfeld, Neufeld, Weisfeld, Weinfeld, Leifer, Reinfeld

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Where is the Leifeld family from?

You can see how Leifeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leifeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leifeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Leifeld families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Leifeld's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Leifeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leifeld 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 Leifeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leifeld. 38% of Leifeld men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leifeld women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leifeld were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Leifeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Leifeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leifeld 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Leifeld. 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 211 military records available for the last name Leifeld. For the veterans among your Leifeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leifeld lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Leifeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leifeld in 1959 was 55, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leifeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leifeld 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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