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Lefebver Family History

Lefebver 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: Lefever, Lefeber, Lefebvre, Ledeboer, Lafever, Leever, Lefebre

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Where is the Lefebver family from?

You can see how Lefebver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefebver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lefebver family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lefebver's in USA. California had the highest population of Lefebver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefebver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefebver ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lefebver ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Lefebver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefebver 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Lefebver. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lefebver. For the veterans among your Lefebver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefebver lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lefebver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lefebver in 1967 was 86, and 60 in 2004.

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