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Levanger Family History

Levanger 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: Levander, Levinger, Langer, Leander, Loranger, Clevenger, Evinger

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Where is the Levanger family from?

You can see how Levanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Levanger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Levanger families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Levanger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Levanger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levanger 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 Levanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Levanger. 45% of Levanger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Levanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levanger 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Levanger. 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 72 military records available for the last name Levanger. For the veterans among your Levanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levanger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Levanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Levanger in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levanger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levanger 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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