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Lavenson Family History

Lavenson 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: Levenson, Eavenson, Lageson, Lawrenson, Aanenson, Svenson, Lorenson

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Where is the Lavenson family from?

You can see how Lavenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lavenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Lavenson family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavenson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Lavenson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavenson 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 Lavenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavenson. 36% of Lavenson men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Lavenson women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavenson were Lawyer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Lavenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Lavenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavenson 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Lavenson. 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 91 military records available for the last name Lavenson. For the veterans among your Lavenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavenson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Lavenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lavenson in 1968 was 86, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavenson 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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