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Lebar Family History

Lebar Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname from lebar, a dialect word denoting a baker or someone who sells bread. Compare Leber. Slovenian: nickname from archaic lebar ‘glutton’.

French: habitational name with fused masculine definite article le from any of several places called Bar (see Bar). Altered form of French Labarre.

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


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Where is the Lebar family from?

You can see how Lebar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lebar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Lebar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lebar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lebar families in 1911.
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What did your Lebar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lebar. 40% of Lebar men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lebar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebar 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Lebar. 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 528 military records available for the last name Lebar. For the veterans among your Lebar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lebar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lebar in 1958 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lebar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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