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Lavalle Family History

Lavalle Name Meaning

Italian (also La Valle): topographic name from valle ‘valley’ (from Latin vallis) or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word. Compare Valle . French (Lavallé): variant of Lavallée ‘the valley’ (see Lavallee ) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Lavallee, Lavelle, Lasalle, Valle, La Valla, Lacelle, De Valle

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Where is the Lavalle family from?

You can see how Lavalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavalle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavalle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 301 Lavalle families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Lavalle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lavalle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavalle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lavalle. 23% of Lavalle men worked as a Cultivateur and 24% of Lavalle women worked as a Mnagre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavalle were Journalier and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Journalier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    24%
  • Home
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lavalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavalle 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lavalle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lavalle. For the veterans among your Lavalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavalle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lavalle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lavalle in 1950 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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