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Levington Family History

Levington 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: Bevington, Ledington, Lenington, Levingston, Covington, Henington

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Where is the Levington family from?

You can see how Levington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levington families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Levington families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Levington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levington 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 Levington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Levington. 100% of Levington men worked as a Railway Porter and 75% of Levington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Laundry Hand
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Levington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levington 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Levington. 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 176 military records available for the last name Levington. For the veterans among your Levington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levington lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Levington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Levington in 1961 was 66, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levington 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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