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Lefante Family History

Lefante 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: Elefante, Infante, Levant, Fante, Lehane, Lefave, Legate, Leconte

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Where is the Lefante family from?

You can see how Lefante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefante family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lefante families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lefante's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lefante families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefante 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 Lefante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefante. 42% of Lefante men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lefante women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefante were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Bus Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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What Lefante family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Lefante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefante 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Lefante. 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 56 military records available for the last name Lefante. For the veterans among your Lefante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefante lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lefante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lefante in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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