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Lavilla Family History

Lavilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Villa with fused definite article la.

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


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Where is the Lavilla family from?

You can see how Lavilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lavilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lavilla families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lavilla's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lavilla families in 1891.
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What did your Lavilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lavilla. 100% of Lavilla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Lavilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Lavilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavilla 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Lavilla. 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 106 military records available for the last name Lavilla. For the veterans among your Lavilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavilla lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lavilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lavilla in 1952 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavilla 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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