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Laverdiere Family History

Laverdiere Surname Meaning

French (Laverdière): topographic name with fused definite article l' shortened from the title sieur de Laverdière which refers to L'Auverdière a place in Indre-et-Loire (France).

This surname is not found in France.

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


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Where is the Laverdiere family from?

You can see how Laverdiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laverdiere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laverdiere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 390 Laverdiere families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Laverdiere's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laverdiere families in 1911.
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What did your Laverdiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laverdiere. 23% of Laverdiere men worked as a Weaver and 46% of Laverdiere women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laverdiere were Furnace Man and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Weaver
    23%
  • Loom Fixer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Furnace Man
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Winder
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Laverdiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laverdiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laverdiere 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Laverdiere. 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 438 military records available for the last name Laverdiere. For the veterans among your Laverdiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laverdiere lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laverdiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Laverdiere in 1961 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laverdiere 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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