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Lavendier Family History

Lavendier 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: Lavender, Laverdiere, Cavender, Lavinder, Lander, Verdier, Lanier

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Where is the Lavendier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavendier 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 Lavendier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Lavendier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavendier 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lavendier. 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 Lavendier. For the veterans among your Lavendier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavendier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Lavendier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lavendier in 1973 was 88, and 68 in 1998.

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