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Lefmann Family History

Lefmann 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: Lehmann, Ehmann, Leiman, Bermann, Rehmann, Reimann, Heumann, Redmann

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Where is the Lefmann family from?

You can see how Lefmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Lefmann families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Lefmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lefmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefmann. 45% of Lefmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lefmann women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    45%
  • Partner
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Lefmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Lefmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefmann 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Lefmann. 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 71 military records available for the last name Lefmann. For the veterans among your Lefmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lefmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lefmann in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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