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Lefrancois Family History

Lefrancois Name Meaning

French (Lefrançois): from Old French le François a habitational name for an individual from the Île-de-France region. In the Middle Ages the French king held sway over a smaller territory than present-day France and its boundaries tended to vary but the Île-de-France was always at its center.

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


Similar surnames: Francis, Francois, Lafrance, De Francis, France, Francia, Defrance

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Where is the Lefrancois family from?

You can see how Lefrancois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefrancois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefrancois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 532 Lefrancois families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Lefrancois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lefrancois families in 1911.
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What did your Lefrancois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lefrancois. 22% of Lefrancois men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Lefrancois women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefrancois were Commis and Servante. .

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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
    22%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Journalier
    6%
  • Commis
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    22%
  • Modiste
    16%
  • Operatrice
    16%
  • Servante
    16%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lefrancois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefrancois 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 Lefrancois. 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 790 military records available for the last name Lefrancois. For the veterans among your Lefrancois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefrancois lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lefrancois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lefrancois in 1950 was 19, and 73 in 2004.

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