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Lecavalier Family History

Lecavalier 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: Cavalier, Cavaliere, Cavalieri, Chevalier, Lavallee, Levander

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Where is the Lecavalier family from?

You can see how Lecavalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecavalier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lecavalier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 84 Lecavalier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lecavalier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lecavalier families in 1911.
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What did your Lecavalier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lecavalier. 40% of Lecavalier men worked as a Cultivateur and 58% of Lecavalier women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lecavalier were Journalier and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laitier
    8%
  • Commis
    8%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    58%
  • Stenographer
    43%

What Lecavalier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lecavalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecavalier 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lecavalier. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lecavalier. For the veterans among your Lecavalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecavalier lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Lecavalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lecavalier in 1975 was 79, and 95 in 2002.

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