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Lizotte Family History

Lizotte Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lizot itself a variant of Lizet or Liset: nickname from Old French liset ‘vine weevil’; alternatively perhaps from a pet form of the personal names Élise or Élizabeth (see Elizabeth).

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. The surname Lizotte is also found in France where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Lizotte family from?

You can see how Lizotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lizotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lizotte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 530 Lizotte families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Lizotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lizotte families in 1911.
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What did your Lizotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lizotte. 100% of Lizotte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lizotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lizotte 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lizotte. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lizotte. For the veterans among your Lizotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lizotte lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lizotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lizotte in 1950 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lizotte 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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