Lavay Family History

Lavay Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Lamay, Levay, Laday, Lavey, Lavan, Labay, Lavoy, Lavy, Lazar, Lavin

1,000 record(s) for Lavay

734	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
59	Military Records
69	Immigration Records
261	Census and Voter Lists
116	Member Trees

Where is the Lavay family from?

You can see how Lavay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lavay families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lavay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lavay families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavay. 100% of Lavay men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Lavay women worked as a Stenographer.

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

Salesman

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

34%

Maid

34%

Floor girl

34%

What Lavay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 261 census records available for the last name Lavay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Lavay. 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.

Military Records

There are 59 military records available for the last name Lavay. For the veterans among your Lavay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lavay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lavay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lavay in 1965 was 76, and 50 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.