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Linfesty Family History

Linfesty 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: Lenfestey, Lenfest, Lindsay, Lindsey, Leifeste, Lafferty, Livesay

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Where is the Linfesty family from?

You can see how Linfesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linfesty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linfesty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Linfesty families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Linfesty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Linfesty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Linfesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linfesty 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Linfesty. 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 33 military records available for the last name Linfesty. For the veterans among your Linfesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linfesty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Linfesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Linfesty in 1965 was 78, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linfesty 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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