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Lavallie Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Lavalley, Lavallee, Lavalle, Levalley, Lavelle, Lawall, Levangie

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Where is the Lavallie family from?

You can see how Lavallie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavallie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavallie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Lavallie families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lavallie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lavallie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavallie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavallie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lavallie. 20% of Lavallie men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Lavallie women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavallie were Fils De Cultivateur and Commis. .

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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
    20%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Servante
    20%
  • Rentire
    15%
  • Commis
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lavallie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavallie 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Lavallie. 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 245 military records available for the last name Lavallie. For the veterans among your Lavallie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavallie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lavallie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lavallie in 1953 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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