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Laverenz Family History

Laverenz 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: Leverenz, Lavere, Lavergne, Lewerenz, Lafrenz, Laverne, Lawrenz

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Where is the Laverenz family from?

You can see how Laverenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laverenz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Laverenz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 93% of all the recorded Laverenz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Laverenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laverenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laverenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laverenz. 58% of Laverenz 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Laverenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Laverenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laverenz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Laverenz. 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 54 military records available for the last name Laverenz. For the veterans among your Laverenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laverenz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Laverenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Laverenz in 1971 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laverenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laverenz 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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