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Lefstein Family History

Lefstein 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: Kerstein, Gerstein, Epstein, Lipstein, Herstein, Berstein, Ekstein

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Where is the Lefstein family from?

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

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lefstein. 50% of Lefstein men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Lefstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefstein 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lefstein. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lefstein. For the veterans among your Lefstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Lefstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lefstein in 1968 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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