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Lanouette Family History

Lanouette Name Meaning

French: habitational name from La Nouette the name of several places in the northern part of France a diminutive of La Noue (see Lanoue ); or perhaps a topographic name shortened from the title sieur de La Nouette. This surname is not found in France.

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


Similar surnames: Arquette, Lanoue, Laviolette, Latourette, Blanchette, Boyette

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Where is the Lanouette family from?

You can see how Lanouette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanouette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanouette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 238 Lanouette families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Lanouette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lanouette families in 1911.
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What did your Lanouette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lanouette. 34% of Lanouette men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Lanouette women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanouette were Voyageur and Revenue. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Voyageur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Revenue
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lanouette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanouette 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Lanouette. 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 509 military records available for the last name Lanouette. For the veterans among your Lanouette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanouette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lanouette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lanouette in 1955 was 38, and 90 in 2004.

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