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Lelacheur Family History

Lelacheur Name 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: Letcher, Belcher, Levasseur, Blacher, Bleacher, Leather, Kalscheur

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Where is the Lelacheur family from?

You can see how Lelacheur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelacheur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lelacheur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Lelacheur families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lelacheur's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lelacheur families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelacheur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelacheur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lelacheur. 60% of Lelacheur 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Cult
    20%
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What Lelacheur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lelacheur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelacheur 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Lelacheur. 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 145 military records available for the last name Lelacheur. For the veterans among your Lelacheur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelacheur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lelacheur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lelacheur in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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