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Lavitt Family History

Lavitt 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: Leavitt, Gavitt, Savitt, Levitt, Cavitt, Lovitt, Davitt, Lavin

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Where is the Lavitt family from?

You can see how Lavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lavitt families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lavitt's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lavitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavitt 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 Lavitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavitt. 27% of Lavitt men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lavitt women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavitt were Clerk and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavitt 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Lavitt. 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 166 military records available for the last name Lavitt. For the veterans among your Lavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Lavitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lavitt in 1964 was 75, and 98 in 2000.

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