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Laven Name Meaning

North German: from a derivative of a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

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


Similar surnames: Lavin, Aven, Leven, Raven, Laver, Leben, Savin, Levin, Clavel, Lazer

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Where is the Laven family from?

You can see how Laven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Laven families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Laven's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Laven families in 1911.
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What did your Laven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laven. 50% of Laven men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Laven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laven 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 Laven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 852 military records available for the last name Laven. For the veterans among your Laven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laven lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Laven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laven in 1950 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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