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Lanoix Family History

Lanoix Surname Meaning

French: from la noix ‘the nut’ possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name to a gatherer and seller of nuts.

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


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Where is the Lanoix family from?

You can see how Lanoix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanoix family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanoix families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 61 Lanoix families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lanoix's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lanoix families in 1911.
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What did your Lanoix ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lanoix. 53% of Lanoix men worked as a Cultivateur and 67% of Lanoix women worked as a Couturier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanoix were Chauffeur and Modiste.

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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
    53%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    67%
  • Modiste
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanoix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanoix 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Lanoix. 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 141 military records available for the last name Lanoix. For the veterans among your Lanoix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanoix lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lanoix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lanoix in 1965 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

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