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Lavey Family History

Lavey Surname Meaning

Irish (Westmeath): probably a local variant of Leavy (see Dunleavy).

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


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Where is the Lavey family from?

You can see how Lavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Lavey families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lavey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lavey families in 1891.
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What did your Lavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lavey. 34% of Lavey men worked as a Heavy Lorry Driver and 85% of Lavey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavey were Postman and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    34%
  • Postman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavey 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 Lavey. 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 Lavey. For the veterans among your Lavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lavey in 1945 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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