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Lefebvre Family History

Lefebvre Name Meaning

French and Walloon: variant of Lefèvre (see Lefevre ). The -b- occurs in this form of the name by reason of hypercorrection influenced by the Latin word faber ‘craftsman’. Compare Bean Lafave Lafavor Lefave Lefeber and Lefebure .

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


Similar surnames: Lefevre, Lefebure, Lefebre, Lever, Revere, Faivre, Levesque, Lafever

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Where is the Lefebvre family from?

You can see how Lefebvre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefebvre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lefebvre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4,120 Lefebvre families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lefebvre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lefebvre families in 1911.
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What did your Lefebvre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lefebvre. 19% of Lefebvre men worked as a Cultivateur and 9% of Lefebvre women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefebvre were Fils De Cultivateur and Commis. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    9%
  • Couturire
    8%
  • Institutrice
    7%
  • Commis
    7%
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Census Records

There are 86,000 census records available for the last name Lefebvre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefebvre 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Lefebvre. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lefebvre. For the veterans among your Lefebvre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefebvre lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lefebvre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lefebvre in 1943 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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