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Leforce Name Meaning

Altered form of French Laforce 2 ‘the strength the power’ with the masculine definite article le instead of feminine la.

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


Similar surnames: Laforce, Deforge, Lefor, Laforge, Force, Labore, Lefebre, Deborde

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Where is the Leforce family from?

You can see how Leforce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leforce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leforce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Leforce families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leforce's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leforce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leforce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leforce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leforce. 53% of Leforce men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leforce women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leforce were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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 Hand
    10%
  • Coal Miner
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leforce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leforce 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Leforce. 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 241 military records available for the last name Leforce. For the veterans among your Leforce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leforce lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leforce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leforce in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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