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Laval Family History

Laval Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley Old French val (originally feminine later masculine; see Val compare Lavallee) or a habitational name from Laval the name of several places in various parts of France ultimately derived from Latin vallis ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Laval family from?

You can see how Laval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laval family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laval families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Laval families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Laval's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Laval families in 1891.
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What did your Laval ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ordnance Fitter Apprentice and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laval. 100% of Laval men worked as an Ordnance Fitter Apprentice and 100% of Laval 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ordnance Fitter Apprentice
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Laval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laval 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laval. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Laval. For the veterans among your Laval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laval lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Laval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laval in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laval

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laval 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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