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Lavois Family History

Lavois Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lavoie, Lavis, Lavin, Savoie, Lois, Avis, Valois, Levis, Lagos, Laris

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Where is the Lavois family from?

You can see how Lavois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavois family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 350 Lavois families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Lavois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lavois families in 1911.
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What did your Lavois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lavois. 31% of Lavois men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Lavois women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavois were Farmer and Institutrice. .

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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
    31%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Institutrice
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lavois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavois 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Lavois. 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 103 military records available for the last name Lavois. For the veterans among your Lavois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavois lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Lavois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lavois in 1985 was 64, and 55 in 1993.

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