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Lefave Family History

Lefave Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lefebvre.

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


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Where is the Lefave family from?

You can see how Lefave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lefave families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lefave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lefave families in 1891.
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What did your Lefave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefave. 53% of Lefave men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lefave women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefave were Loom Fixer and New Worker.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Loom Fixer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lefave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefave 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Lefave. 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 323 military records available for the last name Lefave. For the veterans among your Lefave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefave lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lefave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lefave in 1959 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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