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Lifman Family History

Lifman 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: Lisman, Lipman, Ligman, Litman, Libman, Linman, Kinman, Titman, Lian

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Where is the Lifman family from?

You can see how Lifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lifman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lifman families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Lifman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lifman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lifman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lifman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lifman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Lifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lifman 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Lifman. 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 Lifman. For the veterans among your Lifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lifman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Lifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lifman in 1971 was 69, and 80 in 1985.

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