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Laverentz Family History

Laverentz 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: Leverenz, Lafrentz, Leverett, Lavere, Lavergne, Lavertu, Laurent

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Where is the Laverentz family from?

You can see how Laverentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laverentz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laverentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Laverentz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Laverentz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Laverentz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laverentz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laverentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laverentz. 100% of Laverentz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Laverentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laverentz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Laverentz. 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 78 military records available for the last name Laverentz. For the veterans among your Laverentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laverentz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Laverentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Laverentz in 1966 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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