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La Via Family History

La Via Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Lavia): topographic name for someone who lived by a main street or thoroughfare from via ‘main street, main road’ with the definite article la.

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


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You can see how La Via families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La Via family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 La Via families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded La Via's in USA. New York had the highest population of La Via families in 1920.
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There are 141 census records available for the last name La Via. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Via 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 102 immigration records available for the last name La Via. 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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There are 42 military records available for the last name La Via. For the veterans among your La Via ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La Via lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, La Via life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for La Via in 1983 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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