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Léclerc Family History

Léclerc Surname 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: Leclerc, Leclere, Clerc, Leclercq, Lawler, Locker, Loller, Lucker

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Where is the Léclerc family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Léclerc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Léclerc ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Léclerc. 27% of Léclerc men worked as a Cultivateur and 14% of Léclerc women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Léclerc were Fils De Cultivateur and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Commis
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Léclerc. 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 Léclerc. For the veterans among your Léclerc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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