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Lefort Family History

Lefort Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: nickname from French le fort ‘the strong’ (see Fort). It is also found in Germany where it is probably of Alsatian origin (compare Lefor) and in Haiti where it most likely originates from the nickname Lefort.

French and Walloon: habitational name from Le Fort, the name of several places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia); see Fort.

English: variant of Fort with fused French definite article le.

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


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You can see how Lefort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefort family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lefort families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 36 Lefort families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lefort's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lefort families in 1891.
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What did your Lefort ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lefort. 93% of Lefort women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lefort. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lefort. For the veterans among your Lefort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefort lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lefort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lefort in 1953 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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