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Lecompte Name Meaning

French: variant of Lecomte ‘the count’. Compare Lacount and Lecount .

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


Similar surnames: Lecomte, Laconte, Lezotte, Decoste, Lecount, Leconte, Lacomb, Lacosse

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Where is the Lecompte family from?

You can see how Lecompte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecompte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecompte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 342 Lecompte families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Lecompte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lecompte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecompte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lecompte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lecompte. 23% of Lecompte men worked as a Cultivateur and 47% of Lecompte women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lecompte were Farmer and Empl. .

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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
    23%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Cult
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    47%
  • Couturire
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Empl
    14%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Lecompte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecompte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lecompte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lecompte. For the veterans among your Lecompte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecompte lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lecompte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lecompte in 1943 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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