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Leftwick Family History

Leftwick 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: Leftwich, Bestwick, Fenwick, Sedgwick, Beswick, Levick, Ludwick

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Where is the Leftwick family from?

You can see how Leftwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leftwick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leftwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leftwick family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Leftwick's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Leftwick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leftwick 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 Leftwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leftwick. 22% of Leftwick men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Leftwick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leftwick were Salesman and Laundress. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Laundress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leftwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leftwick 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Leftwick. 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 239 military records available for the last name Leftwick. For the veterans among your Leftwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leftwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Leftwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leftwick in 1951 was 54, and 74 in 2001.

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