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Lavenstein Family History

Lavenstein 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: Levenstein, Lowenstein, Laubenstein, Hauenstein, Rabenstein

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Where is the Lavenstein family from?

You can see how Lavenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lavenstein families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lavenstein's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lavenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavenstein 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 Lavenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavenstein. 100% of Lavenstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lavenstein women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Lavenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Lavenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavenstein 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Lavenstein. 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 82 military records available for the last name Lavenstein. For the veterans among your Lavenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Lavenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lavenstein in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lavenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lavenstein 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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