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Lebon Name Meaning

French: approbatory (or ironic) nickname from le bon ‘the good’ a variant of Bon with fused masculine definite article le.

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


Similar surnames: Leon, Debo, Lebo, Lemon, Semon, Lebow, Lemoi, Lebaron, Lebel, Lozon

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Where is the Lebon family from?

You can see how Lebon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lebon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Lebon families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lebon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lebon families in 1891.
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What did your Lebon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lebon. 50% of Lebon men worked as a Coal Merchant and 86% of Lebon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lebon were Insurance Agent and Private Means. .

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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 1939

  • Coal Merchant
    50%
  • Insurance Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lebon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebon 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 Lebon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 641 military records available for the last name Lebon. For the veterans among your Lebon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lebon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lebon in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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