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Lelievre Family History

Lelievre Name Meaning

French (Lelièvre also Le Lièvre especially in Britanny): from le lièvre ‘the hare’ used as a nickname for a fleet-footed or fearful individual.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lefevre, Lesieur, Lapierre, Leclere, Lemire, Lemer, Levere, Lepere

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Where is the Lelievre family from?

You can see how Lelievre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelievre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lelievre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 158 Lelievre families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Lelievre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lelievre families in 1911.
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What did your Lelievre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Ouvrire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lelievre. 22% of Lelievre men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lelievre women worked as an Ouvrire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lelievre were Baker and Rentire. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Fisherman
    13%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrire
    60%
  • Rentire
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lelievre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelievre 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Lelievre. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 309 military records available for the last name Lelievre. For the veterans among your Lelievre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelievre lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lelievre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lelievre in 1951 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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