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Leiffert Family History

Leiffert 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: Leffert, Eiffert, Seiffert, Leifer, Eifert, Meffert, Neifert

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Where is the Leiffert family from?

You can see how Leiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiffert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leiffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Leiffert family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiffert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leiffert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leiffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Leiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiffert 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Leiffert. 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 22 military records available for the last name Leiffert. For the veterans among your Leiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiffert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Leiffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leiffert in 1959 was 32, and 99 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiffert 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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