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Lefholz Family History

Lefholz 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: Rebholz, Lodholz, Leopold, Denholm, Bergholz, Lefton, Kienholz

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Where is the Lefholz family from?

You can see how Lefholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Lefholz families living in Missouri. This was about 93% of all the recorded Lefholz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lefholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefholz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lefholz. 100% of Lefholz 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 394 census records available for the last name Lefholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefholz 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Lefholz. 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 110 military records available for the last name Lefholz. For the veterans among your Lefholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefholz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lefholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lefholz in 1968 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

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