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Leafstedt Family History

Leafstedt Name 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: Lindstedt, Bergstedt, Lundstedt, Bramstedt, Easter, Laforest, Leavitt

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Where is the Leafstedt family from?

You can see how Leafstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leafstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leafstedt families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Leafstedt's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Leafstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leafstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leafstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leafstedt. 100% of Leafstedt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Leafstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leafstedt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Leafstedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Leafstedt. For the veterans among your Leafstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leafstedt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Leafstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leafstedt in 1960 was 55, and 85 in 2000.

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