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Leroy Family History

Leroy Surname Meaning

French and Walloon; Flemish (also Le Roy); Breton (Le Roy): nickname from Old French rey roy ‘king’ (see Roy) with (fused) French definite article le.

This may occasionally also be a habitational name from Le Roy, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Leroy family from?

You can see how Leroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Leroy families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leroy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leroy families in 1891.
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What did your Leroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leroy. 100% of Leroy men worked as an Insurance Clerk and 76% of Leroy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Laundry Worker (sorter
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Leroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leroy 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Leroy. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Leroy. For the veterans among your Leroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leroy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Leroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leroy in 1948 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leroy 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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