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Lefly Family History

Lefly 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: Lemly, Lilly, Ley, Leroy, Kelly, Levy, Sealy, Lesky, Healy, Leal

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Where is the Lefly family from?

You can see how Lefly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lefly families living in Oregon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lefly's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Lefly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefly 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 Lefly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lefly. 34% of Lefly men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
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What Lefly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Lefly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lefly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lefly. For the veterans among your Lefly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Lefly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lefly in 1963 was 59, and 79 in 1997.

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