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Lefko Family History

Lefko Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the personal name Lewko (see Lewkowicz).

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


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Where is the Lefko family from?

You can see how Lefko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lefko families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lefko's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lefko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefko 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 Lefko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefko. 47% of Lefko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lefko women worked as a Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Lefko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Lefko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefko 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Lefko. 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 226 military records available for the last name Lefko. For the veterans among your Lefko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lefko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lefko in 1949 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lefko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefko 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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