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Leuw Family History

Leuw 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: Lew, Leu, Lu, Lenz, Lee, Low, Leo, Leon, Lees, Leaf

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Where is the Leuw family from?

You can see how Leuw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leuw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leuw family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Leuw's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Leuw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leuw 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 Leuw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leuw. 100% of Leuw 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leuw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leuw 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Leuw. 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 46 military records available for the last name Leuw. For the veterans among your Leuw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leuw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Leuw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leuw in 1970 was 54, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leuw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leuw 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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