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Lavway Family History

Lavway 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: Lavery, Radway, Gadway, Galway, Lamay, Levay, Laday, Lavey, Lavan

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Where is the Lavway family from?

You can see how Lavway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lavway family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavway's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lavway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Lavway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lavway. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lavway. For the veterans among your Lavway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavway lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lavway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lavway in 1968 was 79, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavway 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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