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Levsen Family History

Levsen 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: Leven, Leisen, Levien, Lever, Levin, Eisen, Elsen, Leben, Levene

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Where is the Levsen family from?

You can see how Levsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Levsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Levsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Levsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Levsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levsen 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 Levsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levsen. 50% of Levsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Levsen women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Levsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levsen 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Levsen. 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 Levsen. For the veterans among your Levsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Levsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Levsen in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levsen 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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