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Laverdure Family History

Laverdure Surname Meaning

French: from la verdure ‘the greenery’ used as a soldier's name.

French: habitational name from either of two places called La Verdure meaning ‘greenness greenery’ (from Latin viridis ‘green’).

West Indian (Haiti and Guadeloupe) and Mauritian: nickname from French la verdure ‘the greenery’ (see 1 above).

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


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You can see how Laverdure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laverdure family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laverdure families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 279 Laverdure families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Laverdure's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laverdure families in 1911.
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What did your Laverdure ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laverdure. 25% of Laverdure men worked as a Cultivateur and 19% of Laverdure women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laverdure were Revenue and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Revenue
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    19%
  • Institutrice
    19%
  • Commis
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Laverdure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laverdure 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Laverdure. 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 701 military records available for the last name Laverdure. For the veterans among your Laverdure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laverdure lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Laverdure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Laverdure in 1951 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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