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Lavanish Family History

Lavanish 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: Kavanagh, Cabaniss, Lalani, Alanis, Nakanishi, Danish, Cavendish

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Where is the Lavanish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavanish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lavanish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Lavanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavanish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lavanish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lavanish. For the veterans among your Lavanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavanish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Lavanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lavanish in 1965 was 42, and 76 in 1987.

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