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Levak Family History

Levak Surname Meaning

Croatian and Slovenian; Czech and Slovak (Levák): nickname for a left-handed person derived from lijeva (Croatian) leva (Slovenian) levá (Czech) feminine forms of lijevi levi levý ‘left’.

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


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Where is the Levak family from?

You can see how Levak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Levak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Levak families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Levak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Levak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levak. 100% of Levak men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Levak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levak 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Levak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Levak. For the veterans among your Levak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Levak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Levak in 1961 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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