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Lavenue Family History

Lavenue Surname 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: Lavene, Lavender, Lavelle, Levene, Laven, Lavere, Laventure, Laverde

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Where is the Lavenue family from?

You can see how Lavenue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavenue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lavenue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Lavenue families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Lavenue's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lavenue families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavenue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Lavenue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavenue 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Lavenue. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Lavenue. For the veterans among your Lavenue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavenue lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lavenue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lavenue in 1954 was 27, and 37 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavenue 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.

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