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Lavoy Family History

Lavoy Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lavoie and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Lavoy is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Lavoy family from?

You can see how Lavoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lavoy families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lavoy's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lavoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lavoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavoy. 25% of Lavoy men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Lavoy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavoy were Clerk and New Worker.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lavoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavoy 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Lavoy. 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 781 military records available for the last name Lavoy. For the veterans among your Lavoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavoy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lavoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lavoy in 1948 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavoy 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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