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Lava Name Meaning

Italian (northern): habitational name from any of the many places called Lava named with lava ‘landslide’. Spanish: unexplained. This surname is also found in the Philippines. Indian (Rajasthan): Rajput name referring to Lav son of Rama from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘piece’ referring to the piece of grass used by the sage Valmiki to bless him at birth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lala, Lada, Cava, Lama, Leva, Sava, Fava, Nava, Lapa, Lata

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Where is the Lava family from?

You can see how Lava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lava family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Lava families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lava's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lava families in 1840.
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What did your Lava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lava. 42% of Lava 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
    42%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lava 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Lava. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lava. For the veterans among your Lava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lava lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lava in 1949 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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