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Levels Family History

Levels Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Limburg): from the German female personal name Liebhild composed of the ancient Germanic elements liep ‘dear beloved’ + hild ‘battle’.

Alternatively, it may be a habitational name either from a village named Lievelde near Lichtenvoorde in Gelderland or the hamlet Lieveld near Oirschot in North Brabant.

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


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Where is the Levels family from?

You can see how Levels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Levels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Levels families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Levels's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Levels families in 1891.
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What did your Levels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levels. 47% of Levels men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Levels women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levels were Farming and House Work.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Laundress
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • House Work
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Levels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levels 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Levels. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Levels. For the veterans among your Levels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levels lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Levels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Levels in 1951 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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