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Lavere Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lariviere .

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


Similar surnames: Avery, Lazer, Legere, Lavene, Laverne, Laver, Davern, Lever, Claverie

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Where is the Lavere family from?

You can see how Lavere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lavere families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lavere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lavere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lavere. 27% of Lavere men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Lavere women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavere were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lavere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavere 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Lavere. 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 299 military records available for the last name Lavere. For the veterans among your Lavere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavere lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lavere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lavere in 1958 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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