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Lelair Family History

Lelair 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: Leclair, Delair, Belair, Lear, Blair, Laclair, Clair, Belaire, Lesar

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Where is the Lelair family from?

You can see how Lelair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelair family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lelair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lelair family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lelair's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Lelair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Lelair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelair 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lelair. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lelair. For the veterans among your Lelair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelair lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lelair

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