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Lavala Family History

Lavala 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: Latvala, Vavala, Savala, Zavala, La Sala, Lala, Rajala, Favela

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Where is the Lavala family from?

You can see how Lavala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lavala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lavala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lavala. 100% of Lavala 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Lavala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavala 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Lavala. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lavala. For the veterans among your Lavala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lavala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lavala in 1966 was 58, and 73 in 2001.

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