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Lebas Family History

Lebas Surname Meaning

French:: descriptive nickname for a short person a variant of Bas ‘short of low stature’ with fused masculine definite article le.

Perhaps also a habitational name from Le Bas the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Lebas family from?

You can see how Lebas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lebas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Lebas families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lebas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lebas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lebas 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 Lebas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lebas. 50% of Lebas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lebas women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lebas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lebas. 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 203 military records available for the last name Lebas. For the veterans among your Lebas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebas lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lebas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lebas in 1948 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lebas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lebas 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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