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Leclere Family History

Leclere Surname Meaning

French (Leclère): altered form of Leclerc.

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


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Where is the Leclere family from?

You can see how Leclere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leclere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leclere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Leclere families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Leclere's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leclere families in 1891.
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What did your Leclere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leclere. 100% of Leclere 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 13,000 census records available for the last name Leclere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leclere 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 Leclere. 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 905 military records available for the last name Leclere. For the veterans among your Leclere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leclere lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Leclere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Leclere in 1941 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leclere 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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