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Lavell Family History

Lavell Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Lavelle.

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


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Where is the Lavell family from?

You can see how Lavell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 88 Lavell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lavell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lavell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lavell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lavell. 23% of Lavell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Lavell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavell were Green Grocer and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Green Grocer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Lavell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lavell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavell 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 Lavell. 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 Lavell. For the veterans among your Lavell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lavell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lavell in 1944 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavell 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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