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Lefurgey Family History

Lefurgey 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: Jeffrey, Laforge, Furey, Bergey, Furney, Forgey, Largey, Lurvey

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Where is the Lefurgey family from?

You can see how Lefurgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefurgey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefurgey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Lefurgey families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 68% of all the recorded Lefurgey's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Lefurgey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefurgey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefurgey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lefurgey. 60% of Lefurgey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Student
    20%
  • Blacksmith
    20%
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What Lefurgey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Lefurgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefurgey 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lefurgey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Lefurgey. For the veterans among your Lefurgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefurgey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lefurgey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lefurgey in 1960 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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