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Laviolette Name Meaning

French: from la violette ‘the violet’ used as a soldier's name; it was one of the most common nicknames (noms de guerre) among French soldiers (see Lafleur ). Compare Lavalette and Lovellette . West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Mauritian: from the personal name or nickname Laviolette or La Violette which has the same meaning as 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Violette, Laliberte, Lavallee, Lauletta, Lafollette, Lanouette

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Where is the Laviolette family from?

You can see how Laviolette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laviolette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laviolette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 409 Laviolette families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Laviolette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laviolette families in 1911.
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What did your Laviolette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laviolette. 20% of Laviolette men worked as a Journalier and 18% of Laviolette women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laviolette were Labourer and Maid. .

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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

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    18%
  • Revenue
    15%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Laviolette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laviolette 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Laviolette. 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 Laviolette. For the veterans among your Laviolette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laviolette lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laviolette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laviolette in 1956 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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