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Lavanda Family History

Lavanda 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: Landa, Lamanna, Lagana, Zavada, Lalande, Aranda, Maranda, Cavanna

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Where is the Lavanda family from?

You can see how Lavanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavanda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lavanda family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lavanda's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Lavanda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavanda ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lavanda ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Lavanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavanda 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lavanda. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lavanda. For the veterans among your Lavanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavanda lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Lavanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lavanda in 1971 was 88, and 91 in 1999.

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