Louis-Philippe Rigaud de Vaudreuil was born into a family with a rich political and military tradition. His grandfather, Philippe de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, and his uncle Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal, were both governors of Canada; the latter was its last governor, surrendering Montreal to the British in 1760.
Louis-Philippe Rigaud de Vaudreuil's family lineage is characterized by a long history of political and military leadership within Canada, with his grandfather and uncle holding the position of governor. His uncle, Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil de Cavagnal, was the last to hold this role before surrendering Montreal to the British in 1760.