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Lherault Name Meaning

Altered form (also L'Hérault) of French Lereau (see Lheureux ). French (Lhérault rarely L'Hérault): variant with fused definite article l' of Hérault from the personal name Hérault from ancient Germanic Hariwald composed of the elements hari ‘army’ + wald ‘power authority’ a cognate of Middle English Herold (see Herald ).

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


Similar surnames: Legault, Chenault, Henault, Rheault, Theriault, Perault, Denault

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You can see how Lherault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lherault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lherault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Lherault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lherault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lherault families in 1911.
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There are 898 census records available for the last name Lherault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lherault 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Lherault. 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 60 military records available for the last name Lherault. For the veterans among your Lherault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lherault lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lherault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lherault in 1962 was 58, and 98 in 2003.

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