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Laves Family History

Laves 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: Naves, Laver, Laven, Lavis, Daves, Lavers, Lares, Maves, Lavey, Eaves

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Where is the Laves family from?

You can see how Laves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Laves families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Laves's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Laves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laves. 59% of Laves men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laves women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laves 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Laves. 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 465 military records available for the last name Laves. For the veterans among your Laves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Laves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laves in 1964 was 67, and 99 in 2001.

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