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Leleux Family History

Leleux Surname Meaning

French (northern): variant of Leleu from Old French le leu ‘the wolf’ a nickname related to some characteristic of this animal.

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


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Where is the Leleux family from?

You can see how Leleux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leleux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Leleux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leleux family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leleux's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leleux families in 1911.
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What did your Leleux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leleux. 53% of Leleux men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leleux women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leleux were Farm Hand and Housework.

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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
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leleux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leleux 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Leleux. 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 422 military records available for the last name Leleux. For the veterans among your Leleux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leleux lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leleux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leleux in 1965 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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