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Lewerenz Family History

Lewerenz Surname Meaning

North German: from a personal name derived from Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Lewerenz family from?

You can see how Lewerenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewerenz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewerenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lewerenz family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lewerenz's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Lewerenz families in 1891.
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What did your Lewerenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewerenz. 38% of Lewerenz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lewerenz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lewerenz were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 983 immigration records available for the last name Lewerenz. 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 875 military records available for the last name Lewerenz. For the veterans among your Lewerenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewerenz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lewerenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lewerenz in 1963 was 78, and 57 in 2004.

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