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Lavers Family History

Lavers Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon and Cornwall): variant of Laver which was also used as a personal name in the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lavers family from?

You can see how Lavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 353 Lavers families living in Devon. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lavers's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lavers families in 1891.
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What did your Lavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lavers. 22% of Lavers men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Lavers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavers were Solicitors Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Putty Glazier
    7%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavers 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lavers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lavers. For the veterans among your Lavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lavers in 1962 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavers 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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