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Lavers Name Meaning

English (mainly Devon and Cornwall): variant of Laver which was also used as a personal name in the 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Livers, Laver, Lyvers, Avery, Lever, Levens, Daves, Lavis, Lazer

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Where is the Lavers family from?

You can see how Lavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lavers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 51 Lavers families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lavers's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lavers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lavers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lavers. 30% of Lavers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lavers women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lavers were Laborer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Student
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Lavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lavers 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lavers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lavers. For the veterans among your Lavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lavers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lavers in 1962 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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