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Lavene Family History

Lavene Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lavigne . French (Lavène): habitational name with fused definite article l' from Avène a place in Hérault.

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


Similar surnames: Lavoie, Lavigne, Aven, Laverne, Levee, Lavere, Lavine, Raven, Levene

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Where is the Lavene family from?

You can see how Lavene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lavene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lavene families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lavene's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lavene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lavene. 100% of Lavene 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lavene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavene 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Lavene. 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 303 military records available for the last name Lavene. For the veterans among your Lavene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavene lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lavene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lavene in 1956 was 48, and 75 in 2003.

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