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Lewisohn Family History

Lewisohn 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: Lewison, Jewison, Levison, Levinsohn, Lewis, Lewin, Nerison, Denison

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Where is the Lewisohn family from?

You can see how Lewisohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewisohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lewisohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Lewisohn families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewisohn's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lewisohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewisohn 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 Lewisohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lewisohn. 50% of Lewisohn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    30%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lewisohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewisohn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lewisohn. 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 91 military records available for the last name Lewisohn. For the veterans among your Lewisohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewisohn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Lewisohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lewisohn in 1955 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lewisohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lewisohn 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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