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Lavett Family History

Lavett 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: Lovett, Cavett, Gavett, Levett, Leavitt, Lavery, Laver, Rivett, Lett

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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 1891 there were 29 Lavett families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lavett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lavett families in 1891.
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.
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What did your Lavett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lavett. 75% of Lavett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Hairdresser
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 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.

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Passenger Lists

There are 287 immigration records available for the last name Lavett. 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 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.

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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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavett

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.

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