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Leclare Family History

Leclare 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: Leclere, Leclaire, Clare, Leclair, Leclerc, Legare, Leflore, Laclaire

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Where is the Leclare family from?

You can see how Leclare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leclare family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leclare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Leclare families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leclare's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Leclare families in 1911.
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What did your Leclare ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Colier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leclare. 43% of Leclare men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Leclare women worked as a Colier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leclare were Soldat and Cultivateur. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Tudiant
    8%
  • Soldat
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Colier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leclare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leclare 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Leclare. 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 194 military records available for the last name Leclare. For the veterans among your Leclare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leclare lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leclare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leclare in 1962 was 84, and 75 in 2004.

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