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Lelievre Family History

Lelievre Surname Meaning

French (Lelièvre also Le Lièvre especially in Brittany): from le lièvre ‘the hare’

used as a nickname for a fleet-footed or fearful individual.

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


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Where is the Lelievre family from?

You can see how Lelievre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelievre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lelievre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 43 Lelievre families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lelievre's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Lelievre families in 1891.
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What did your Lelievre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lelievre. 100% of Lelievre 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Lelievre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelievre 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Lelievre. 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 309 military records available for the last name Lelievre. For the veterans among your Lelievre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelievre lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lelievre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lelievre in 1951 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lelievre 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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