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Leclear Family History

Leclear Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Leclair.

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


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Where is the Leclear family from?

You can see how Leclear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leclear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leclear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Leclear families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Leclear's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leclear families in 1840.
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What did your Leclear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leclear. 72% of Leclear men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Leclear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Leclear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leclear 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Leclear. 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 159 military records available for the last name Leclear. For the veterans among your Leclear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leclear lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leclear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Leclear in 1962 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leclear 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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