This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lavalais family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lavalais Family History

Lavalais Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lavallée ‘the valley’ (see Lavallee).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lavalais family from?

You can see how Lavalais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavalais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavalais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Lavalais families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavalais's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lavalais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavalais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lavalais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavalais. 50% of Lavalais men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lavalais women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavalais were Farm Operator and Maid.

View Census Data for Lavalais | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Lavalais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Lavalais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavalais census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lavalais

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Lavalais. 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.

View all Lavalais immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Lavalais. For the veterans among your Lavalais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lavalais military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lavalais family history

Discover More

What is the average Lavalais lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lavalais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lavalais in 1965 was 46, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavalais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavalais 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lavalais family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial