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Lavaty Family History

Lavaty 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: Hlavaty, Lavery, Lovato, Savary, Labat, Lamay, Mavity, Latty, Laity

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Where is the Lavaty family from?

You can see how Lavaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavaty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavaty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lavaty families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavaty's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lavaty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavaty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavaty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavaty. 34% of Lavaty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lavaty women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Sheet Metal
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Lavaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavaty 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lavaty. 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 117 military records available for the last name Lavaty. For the veterans among your Lavaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavaty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lavaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lavaty in 1964 was 79, and 68 in 2003.

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