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Lavalia Family History

Lavalia 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: Latvala, Lamalfa, Papalia, Lavalle, Savaria, Vavala, Lavallie

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Where is the Lavalia family from?

You can see how Lavalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavalia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lavalia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lavalia family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lavalia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lavalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavalia 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 107 census records available for the last name Lavalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavalia 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lavalia. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lavalia. For the veterans among your Lavalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavalia lifespan?

Average Lavalia life expectancy in 1972 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavalia 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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