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Leffson Family History

Leffson 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: Lewison, Lefton, Laffoon, Lifson, Leeson, Letson, Levison, Heffron

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Where is the Leffson family from?

You can see how Leffson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leffson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leffson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Leffson families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Leffson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leffson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Leffson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leffson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Leffson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Leffson. For the veterans among your Leffson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leffson lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Leffson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leffson in 1993 was 69, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leffson 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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