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Levra Family History

Levra 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: Leva, Lever, Serra, Leven, Lear, Levin, Bera, Sera, Levy, Leer

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Where is the Levra family from?

You can see how Levra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Levra families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Levra family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Levra's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Levra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levra 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 Levra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levra. 40% of Levra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Levra women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    40%
  • Black Smith
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Levra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Levra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levra 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Levra. 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 46 military records available for the last name Levra. For the veterans among your Levra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Levra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Levra in 1965 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Levra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levra 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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