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Lefort Name Meaning

French and Walloon: nickname from French le fort ‘the strong’ (see Fort ). It is also found in Germany where it is probably of Alsatian origin (compare Lefor ) and in Haiti where it most likely originates from the nickname Lefort. French and Walloon: habitational name from Le Fort the name of several places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia); see Fort English: variant of Fort with fused French definite article le.

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


Similar surnames: Befort, Fort, Levert, Lemer, Lemont, Dufort, Deford, Lemery, Lyford

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Where is the Lefort family from?

You can see how Lefort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefort family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 185 Lefort families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Lefort's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lefort families in 1911.
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What did your Lefort ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Contractor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lefort. 29% of Lefort men worked as a Cultivateur and 38% of Lefort women worked as a Contractor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefort were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Contractor
    38%
  • Fileuse
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lefort. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lefort. For the veterans among your Lefort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefort lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lefort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lefort in 1953 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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