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Layva Family History

Layva 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: Leyva, Laska, Layer, Landa, Lala, Lada, Kaya, Lay, Cava, Lama

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Where is the Layva family from?

You can see how Layva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Layva families living in Colorado. This was about 29% of all the recorded Layva's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Layva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Layva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Layva. 75% of Layva 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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Layva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layva 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Layva. 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 13 military records available for the last name Layva. For the veterans among your Layva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layva lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Layva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Layva in 1972 was 87, and 81 in 1993.

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