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Lavette Family History

Lavette Surname 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: Gavette, Clavette, Lovette, Lavelle, Lorette, Lovett, Lafitte

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Where is the Lavette family from?

You can see how Lavette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lavette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lavette families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lavette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lavette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lavette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lavette. 100% of Lavette 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
    100%

What Lavette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lavette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavette 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Lavette. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lavette. For the veterans among your Lavette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavette lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lavette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lavette in 1945 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavette 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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