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Lefebore Family History

Lefebore 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: Lefebure, Lefebvre, Lefebre, Lefevre, Leflore, Lefeber, Letendre

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Where is the Lefebore family from?

You can see how Lefebore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefebore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefebore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Lefebore families living in Louisiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Lefebore's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lefebore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefebore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefebore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefebore. 32% of Lefebore men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Lefebore women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefebore were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lefebore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefebore 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Lefebore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Lefebore. For the veterans among your Lefebore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefebore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Lefebore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lefebore in 1973 was 94, and 87 in 2004.

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