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Lefeve Family History

Lefeve 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: Lefevre, Lefave, Lefever, Levene, Lafave, Deneve, Levee, Reeve, Defee

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Where is the Lefeve family from?

You can see how Lefeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefeve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefeve families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Lefeve families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lefeve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lefeve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefeve 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 Lefeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lefeve. 37% of Lefeve men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Cuiltivateur
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    11%

What Lefeve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lefeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefeve 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Lefeve. 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 79 military records available for the last name Lefeve. For the veterans among your Lefeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefeve lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lefeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lefeve in 1961 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefeve 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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