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Lavan Family History

Lavan Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Láimhín see Lavin.

Jewish (Israeli): from Hebrew lavan ‘white’ most likely as a translation of Weiss.

Vietnamese: apparently from a combination of two personal names (an unidentified middle name simplified as La and the personal name Văn meaning ‘literature’) recorded as a surname after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Lavan family from?

You can see how Lavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Lavan families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Lavan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lavan families in 1891.
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What did your Lavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lavan. 100% of Lavan men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Lavan 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavan 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 Lavan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lavan. For the veterans among your Lavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lavan in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavan 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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