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Levesque Family History

Levesque Name Meaning

French: from Old French évesque ‘bishop’ (from Latin episcopus; see Bishop ) with fused definite article l' hence an occupational name for a member of a bishop's household or an ironic nickname for a solemn person. Compare Laveck Leveck and Leveque .

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


Similar surnames: Levis, Legendre, Lesesne, Levee, Revere, Lavertu, Frisque, Leveille

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Where is the Levesque family from?

You can see how Levesque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levesque family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levesque families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Levesque families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Levesque's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Levesque families in 1840.
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What did your Levesque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levesque. 17% of Levesque men worked as a Laborer and 6% of Levesque women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levesque were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    17%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    6%
  • Stitcher
    6%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Seamstress
    5%
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Census Records

There are 88,000 census records available for the last name Levesque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levesque 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Levesque. 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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There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Levesque. For the veterans among your Levesque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levesque lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Levesque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Levesque in 1943 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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