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Laveson Family History

Laveson 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: Lageson, Oveson, Laven, Narveson, Larison, Lairson, Larson, Lason

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Where is the Laveson family from?

You can see how Laveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laveson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 5 Laveson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Laveson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laveson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laveson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laveson. 31% of Laveson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Miner
    14%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Laveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laveson 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Laveson. 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 51 military records available for the last name Laveson. For the veterans among your Laveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laveson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Laveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laveson in 1966 was 69, and 64 in 1999.

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