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Lainesse Family History

Lainesse 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: Lanese, Lagesse, Lajiness, Laginess, Laine, Raines, Lawless, Gaines

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Where is the Lainesse family from?

You can see how Lainesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lainesse family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Lainesse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Lainesse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lainesse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lainesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lainesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lainesse. 47% of Lainesse men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Revenue
    16%
  • Tudiant
    16%

What Lainesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Lainesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lainesse 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lainesse. 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 Lainesse. For the veterans among your Lainesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lainesse lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Lainesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lainesse in 1987 was 80, and 80 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lainesse 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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