Lefew Family History

Lefew Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Lehew, Leffew, Lerew, Lee, Lever, Leven, Lees, Leben, Leber, Lew

1,000 record(s) for Lefew

735	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
60	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
393	Census and Voter Lists
747	Member Trees

Where is the Lefew family from?

You can see how Lefew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lefew family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lefew's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Lefew families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lefew.

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

43%

merchandise broker

29%

Laborer

29%

What Lefew family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 393 census records available for the last name Lefew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Lefew. 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.

Military Records

There are 60 military records available for the last name Lefew. For the veterans among your Lefew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lefew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lefew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lefew in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.