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Laveau Family History

Laveau Name 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: Lareau, Labeau, Ladeau, Lavery, Laver, Landau, Lebeau, Lavene, Laven

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Where is the Laveau family from?

You can see how Laveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laveau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laveau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Laveau families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Laveau's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Laveau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laveau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laveau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laveau. 100% of Laveau men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laveau 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Laveau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Laveau. For the veterans among your Laveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laveau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Laveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Laveau in 1966 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

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