This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lavi family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lavi Family History

Lavi Surname Meaning

Jewish (Israeli): from Hebrew lavi ‘lion’ a Hebraicized form of various original Ashkenazic surnames.

Indian: from lovi which means ‘long overcoat’ in local Himachali dialect perhaps used as a surname by people in the trade of making this coat.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lavi family from?

You can see how Lavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Lavi family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavi's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Lavi families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lavi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lavi. 50% of Lavi men worked as a Carpenter.

View Census Data for Lavi | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Lavi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Lavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lavi

Passenger Lists

There are 211 immigration records available for the last name Lavi. 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.

View all Lavi immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Lavi. For the veterans among your Lavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lavi military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lavi family history

Discover More

What is the average Lavi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lavi in 1967 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavi 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lavi family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial