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Lavelett Family History

Lavelett 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: Leverett, Lavalette, Hazelett, Liverett, Averett, Lavelle, Everett

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Where is the Lavelett family from?

You can see how Lavelett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavelett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavelett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lavelett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavelett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lavelett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavelett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavelett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lavelett. 100% of Lavelett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Lavelett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavelett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Lavelett. 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 42 military records available for the last name Lavelett. For the veterans among your Lavelett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavelett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lavelett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lavelett in 1957 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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