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Lewand Family History

Lewand Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from the vocabulary word lewanda lawanda ‘lavender’.

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


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Where is the Lewand family from?

You can see how Lewand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lewand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lewand families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lewand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lewand families in 1891.
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What did your Lewand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewand. 37% of Lewand men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lewand women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewand were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Painter
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Lewand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Lewand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewand 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Lewand. 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 151 military records available for the last name Lewand. For the veterans among your Lewand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lewand in 1963 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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