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Lefon Family History

Lefon 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: Leon, Lemon, Lefton, Lezon, Lebon, Lafon, Lefor, Lenon, Lyon, Leo

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Where is the Lefon family from?

You can see how Lefon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lefon families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lefon's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Lefon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Lefon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lefon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lefon. For the veterans among your Lefon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Lefon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lefon in 1971 was 66, and 52 in 1999.

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