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Liewellyn Family History

Liewellyn 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: Llewellyn, Lewellyn, Llewelyn, Lewellen, Lewelling, Lewallen

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Where is the Liewellyn family from?

You can see how Liewellyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liewellyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liewellyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Liewellyn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Liewellyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Liewellyn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Liewellyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liewellyn 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Liewellyn. 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 122 military records available for the last name Liewellyn. For the veterans among your Liewellyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liewellyn lifespan?

Average Liewellyn life expectancy in 1995 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liewellyn 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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