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Lavien Family History

Lavien 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: Lavin, Laven, Lavier, Levien, Gavin, Leven, Raven, Savin, Lanier

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Where is the Lavien family from?

You can see how Lavien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lavien families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lavien families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lavien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lavien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavien ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Lavien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavien 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Lavien. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lavien. For the veterans among your Lavien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavien lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Lavien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lavien in 1978 was 88, and 99 in 2004.

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