Lavett Family History

Lavett Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Lovett, Cavett, Gavett, Levett, Leavitt, Lavery, Laver, Rivett, Lett, Gravett

8,000 record(s) for Lavett

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
189	Military Records
287	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Lavett family from?

You can see how Lavett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Lavett families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lavett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lavett families in 1840.

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

What did your Lavett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavett. 35% of Lavett men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Lavett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavett were Carpenter and Servant.

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

35%

Farmer

14%

Barber

5%

Carpenter

5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

21%

Laundress

17%

Laborer

13%

Servant

9%

What Lavett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Lavett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 287 immigration records available for the last name Lavett. 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 189 military records available for the last name Lavett. For the veterans among your Lavett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lavett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Lavett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lavett in 1954 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavett 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.