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Lavatch Family History

Lavatch 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: Latch, Laatsch, Kovatch, Levitch, Lach, Kamath, Leach, Hatch, Paasch

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Where is the Lavatch family from?

You can see how Lavatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavatch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lavatch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Lavatch families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavatch's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lavatch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavatch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Lavatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavatch 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lavatch. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lavatch. For the veterans among your Lavatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavatch lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Lavatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lavatch in 1985 was 82, and 71 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavatch 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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