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Leclaire Family History

Leclaire Surname Meaning

French: variant of Leclair.

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


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Where is the Leclaire family from?

You can see how Leclaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leclaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leclaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Leclaire families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leclaire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leclaire families in 1891.
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What did your Leclaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leclaire. 19% of Leclaire men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Leclaire women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leclaire were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Leclaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Leclaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leclaire 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 Leclaire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leclaire. For the veterans among your Leclaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leclaire lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Leclaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leclaire in 1945 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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