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Lav Family History

Lav 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: Lal, Lau, Lax, Lai, Lay, Lao, Lam, Lad, Lan, Law

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Where is the Lav family from?

You can see how Lav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lav family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lav families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lav families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lav's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lav families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lav surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lav ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lav. 50% of Lav men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lav 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Lav. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lav. For the veterans among your Lav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lav lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Lav life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lav in 1973 was 86, and 92 in 2002.

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