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Leclair Family History

Leclair Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a cheerful individual, a variant of Clair 2 ‘bright light’ with fused masculine definite article le. Derivation from the male personal name Clair 1 is also possible.

Compare Laclair, Laclaire, and Leclear.

French: altered form of Leclerc. Altered form of French Petitclerc (see Leclerc).

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


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Where is the Leclair family from?

You can see how Leclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leclair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leclair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Leclair families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Leclair's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leclair families in 1891.
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What did your Leclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leclair. 100% of Leclair women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Leclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leclair 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Leclair. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Leclair. For the veterans among your Leclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leclair lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Leclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leclair in 1943 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leclair 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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