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Lavy Family History

Lavy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lavey.

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


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Where is the Lavy family from?

You can see how Lavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Lavy families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lavy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lavy families in 1891.
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What did your Lavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lavy. 91% of Lavy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavy 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 Lavy. 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 692 military records available for the last name Lavy. For the veterans among your Lavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Lavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lavy in 1951 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavy 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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