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Laviollette Family History

Laviollette 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: Laviolette, Lafollette, Violette, Lavalette, Lovellette, Lavallee

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Where is the Laviollette family from?

You can see how Laviollette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laviollette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laviollette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Laviollette families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Laviollette's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Laviollette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laviollette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laviollette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laviollette. 60% of Laviollette men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Woodsman
    40%

What Laviollette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Laviollette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laviollette 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Laviollette. 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 8 military records available for the last name Laviollette. For the veterans among your Laviollette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laviollette lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Laviollette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Laviollette in 1977 was 68, and 70 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laviollette 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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