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Lavant Family History

Lavant 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: Levant, Savant, Lavan, Avant, Lavin, Laban, Lapan, Galant, Lamont

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Where is the Lavant family from?

You can see how Lavant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavant families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Lavant families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lavant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lavant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavant 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 Lavant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavant. 50% of Lavant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lavant women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lavant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Lavant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavant 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Lavant. 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 235 military records available for the last name Lavant. For the veterans among your Lavant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lavant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lavant in 1966 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavant 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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