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Lefaive Family History

Lefaive 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: Lefave, Lafave, Lemaire, Lefevre, Laine, Leite, Leake, Kefauver

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Where is the Lefaive family from?

You can see how Lefaive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefaive family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefaive families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 113 Lefaive families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lefaive's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lefaive families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefaive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefaive ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lefaive. 26% of Lefaive men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lefaive women worked as a Commis. .

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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
    26%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Commis
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lefaive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefaive 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Lefaive. 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 96 military records available for the last name Lefaive. For the veterans among your Lefaive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefaive lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lefaive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lefaive in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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