Lefroy Family History

Lefroy Surname Meaning

The variant of Lieffroy ultimately derives from the Continental Germanic personal name Liutfrid.

This name is a compound that combines two elements: *liud- meaning ‘people’ and *frid- meaning ‘peace’.

The significance of the name reflects a cultural value of community and harmony.

As such, names like Liutfrid served not only as personal identifiers but also encapsulated ideals important to the society of the time.

Over time, variants like Lieffroy have emerged from this rich linguistic heritage.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Leroy, Lecroy, Efron, Laroy, Lefton, Lebron, Gefroh, Leray, Deroy, Leary

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293	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
10K	Member Trees

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Where is the Lefroy family from?

You can see how Lefroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lefroy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Lefroy families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lefroy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lefroy families in 1891.

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What did your Lefroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lefroy.

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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.

Private means

46%

Unpaid domestic duties

37%

household manager

19%

What Lefroy family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Lefroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefroy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Lefroy. 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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Military Records

There are 293 military records available for the last name Lefroy. For the veterans among your Lefroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefroy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Lefroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lefroy in 1974 was 86, and 34 in 1978.

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Lefroy Surname Meaning

The variant of Lieffroy ultimately derives from the Continental Germanic personal name Liutfrid.

This name is a compound that combines two elements: *liud- meaning ‘people’ and *frid- meaning ‘peace’.

The significance of the name reflects a cultural value of community and harmony.

As such, names like Liutfrid served not only as personal identifiers but also encapsulated ideals important to the society of the time.

Over time, variants like Lieffroy have emerged from this rich linguistic heritage.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Lefroy family from?

What did your Lefroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lefroy.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Private means

46%

Unpaid domestic duties

37%

household manager

19%

What Lefroy family records will you find?

What is the average Lefroy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Lefroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lefroy in 1974 was 86, and 34 in 1978.

Lefroy Family History

Lefroy Surname Meaning

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Lefroy Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Lefroy

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Where is the Lefroy family from?

What did your Lefroy ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Lefroy family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Lefroy lifespan?

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