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Lefebre Name Meaning

French: variant of Lefebvre .

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


Similar surnames: Lefevre, Lefebvre, Lefebure, Lefave, Lefor, Levene, Ferre, Defee

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Where is the Lefebre family from?

You can see how Lefebre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefebre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefebre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lefebre family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lefebre's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lefebre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefebre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefebre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefebre. 48% of Lefebre men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lefebre women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefebre were Foreman and Nurse. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Beantician
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lefebre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefebre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lefebre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lefebre. For the veterans among your Lefebre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefebre lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lefebre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lefebre in 1953 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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