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Lerew Family History

Lerew Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Leroux . Compare Lero .

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


Similar surnames: Larew, Lehew, Lerer, Renew, Ledet, Legree, Lees, Trew, Rew, Leroy

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Where is the Lerew family from?

You can see how Lerew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lerew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Lerew families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Lerew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lerew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lerew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lerew. 100% of Lerew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lerew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerew 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Lerew. 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 431 military records available for the last name Lerew. For the veterans among your Lerew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerew lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lerew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lerew in 1954 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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