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Lieferman Family History

Lieferman 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: Lieberman, Lederman, Linderman, Leiferman, Liberman, Niederman

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Where is the Lieferman family from?

You can see how Lieferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieferman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lieferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lieferman families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lieferman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Lieferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lieferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lieferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lieferman. 100% of Lieferman men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Lieferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieferman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lieferman. 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 Lieferman. For the veterans among your Lieferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lieferman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Lieferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lieferman in 1978 was 63, and 1 in 2003.

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