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Lebay Family History

Lebay Surname 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: Tebay, Lemay, Leray, Levay, Leday, Lebar, Labay, Leaf, Bay, Ley

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Where is the Lebay family from?

You can see how Lebay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lebay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lebay families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lebay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lebay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lebay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lebay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lebay. 100% of Lebay men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Lebay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Lebay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebay 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Lebay. 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 66 military records available for the last name Lebay. For the veterans among your Lebay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lebay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lebay in 1970 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lebay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lebay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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