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Lefre Family History

Lefre 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: Lepre, Lefevre, Lee, Leite, Leake, Lear, Herre, Petre, Leer, Lare

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Where is the Lefre family from?

You can see how Lefre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lefre families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lefre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lefre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Lefre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefre 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lefre. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lefre. For the veterans among your Lefre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefre lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefre 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lefre

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