This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lefebvre family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lefebvre Family History

Lefebvre Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: variant of Lefèvre (see Lefevre). The -b- occurs in this form of the name by reason of hypercorrection influenced by the Latin word faber ‘craftsman’.

Compare Bean, Lafave, Lafavor, Lefave, Lefeber, and Lefebure.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lefebvre family from?

You can see how Lefebvre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefebvre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lefebvre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Lefebvre families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lefebvre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lefebvre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefebvre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lefebvre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lefebvre. 19% of Lefebvre men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Lefebvre women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lefebvre were Truck Driver and Cementer.

View Census Data for Lefebvre | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Cementer
    7%

What Lefebvre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86,000 census records available for the last name Lefebvre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefebvre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lefebvre

Passenger Lists

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Lefebvre. 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.

View all Lefebvre immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Lefebvre. For the veterans among your Lefebvre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lefebvre military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lefebvre family history

Discover More

What is the average Lefebvre lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lefebvre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lefebvre in 1943 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lefebvre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lefebvre 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lefebvre family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial