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[Surname] Re: meaning of lavimoniere

by M.Sagani (guest)

11/5/2005, 5:58 AM

An explanation has given in the Forum of the French Site:www.jtosti.com/noms.
This surname has a locative origin: a place in Normandy La maudière.
The spelling has been modified in America.

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- Gary Radcliffe (guest) +1

11/22/2005, 1:28 AM

The "lavi" element suggests cleaning or bathing.

- Dick Trethewey (guest)

1/29/2022, 11:59 AM

Yes, it would make a great last name for a plumber. I wonder if that is indeed the origin of the name.

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