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Levill Family History

Levill 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: Revill, Levell, Bevill, Nevill, Deville, Neill, Levin, Sevilla

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Where is the Levill family from?

You can see how Levill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Levill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Levill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Levill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levill 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 Levill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Levill. 100% of Levill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Levill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levill 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Levill. 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 64 military records available for the last name Levill. For the veterans among your Levill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Levill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Levill in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levill 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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