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Lavada Family History

Lavada 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: Zavada, Landa, Lada, Latvala, Zawada, Yamada, Sawada, Zasada, Favara

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Where is the Lavada family from?

You can see how Lavada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lavada families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lavada's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lavada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavada ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Lavada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavada 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Lavada. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lavada. For the veterans among your Lavada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavada lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Lavada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lavada in 1973 was 61, and 60 in 2001.

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