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Lebrun Name Meaning

French and Walloon: variant of Brun ‘brown’ with fused masculine definite article le.

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


Similar surnames: Lebon, Brun, Labrum, Lebaron, Ebron, Levron, Braun, Brue, Gebben

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Where is the Lebrun family from?

You can see how Lebrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebrun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lebrun families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 677 Lebrun families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Lebrun's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lebrun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lebrun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lebrun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Ouvrire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lebrun. 26% of Lebrun men worked as a Cultivateur and 11% of Lebrun women worked as an Ouvrire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lebrun were Farmer and Journalier. .

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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
    26%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Ouvrire
    11%
  • Servante
    11%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Journalier
    11%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Lebrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebrun 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lebrun. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lebrun. For the veterans among your Lebrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebrun lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lebrun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lebrun in 1943 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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