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Leftwitch Family History

Leftwitch 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, Ledwith, Leitch, Levitch, Fitch, Letsch, Longwith

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Where is the Leftwitch family from?

You can see how Leftwitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leftwitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leftwitch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Leftwitch families living in Virginia. This was about 49% of all the recorded Leftwitch's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Leftwitch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leftwitch 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 Leftwitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leftwitch. 25% of Leftwitch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leftwitch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leftwitch were Coal Loader and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Leftwitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Leftwitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leftwitch 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Leftwitch. 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 115 military records available for the last name Leftwitch. For the veterans among your Leftwitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leftwitch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Leftwitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Leftwitch in 1970 was 79, and 52 in 2001.

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