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Lavley Family History

Lavley 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: Lawley, Lavey, Ladley, Lalley, Lasley, Halley, Bailey, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Lavley family from?

You can see how Lavley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Lavley families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lavley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lavley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lavley. 100% of Lavley 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Lavley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Lavley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lavley. For the veterans among your Lavley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Lavley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lavley in 1975 was 56, and 65 in 1986.

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