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Leffew Family History

Leffew Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lefèvre (see Lefevre).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leffew family from?

You can see how Leffew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leffew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Leffew families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Leffew's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Leffew families in 1891.
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What did your Leffew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leffew. 32% of Leffew men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Leffew women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leffew were Miner and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leffew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffew 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Leffew. 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 515 military records available for the last name Leffew. For the veterans among your Leffew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leffew lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Leffew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leffew in 1950 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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