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Lefebre Family History

Lefebre Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lefebvre.

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


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Where is the Lefebre family from?

You can see how Lefebre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefebre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefebre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 459 Lefebre families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lefebre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lefebre families in 1911.
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What did your Lefebre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lefebre. 15% of Lefebre men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Lefebre women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefebre were 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
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Cultivateur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    28%
  • Mnagre
    19%
  • Cigarier
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lefebre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefebre 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 Lefebre. 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 Lefebre. For the veterans among your Lefebre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefebre lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lefebre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lefebre in 1953 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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