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Lavein Family History

Lavein 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: Lavin, Laven, Gavin, Leven, Davern, Raven, Savin, Levin, Slavin

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Where is the Lavein family from?

You can see how Lavein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lavein families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lavein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lavein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Lavein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavein 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lavein. 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 Lavein. For the veterans among your Lavein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Lavein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lavein in 1976 was 86, and 72 in 1989.

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