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Lavertu Family History

Lavertu Surname Meaning

French: from la vertu ‘(the) virtue’ used as a soldier's name and probably also as a nickname for a strong or upright person.

This surname is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Lavertu family from?

You can see how Lavertu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavertu family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lavertu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 71 Lavertu families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Lavertu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lavertu families in 1911.
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What did your Lavertu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lavertu. 67% of Lavertu men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    67%
  • Journalier
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lavertu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavertu 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Lavertu. 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 172 military records available for the last name Lavertu. For the veterans among your Lavertu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavertu lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lavertu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lavertu in 1952 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavertu 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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