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Lev Family History

Lev Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic):: from Slavic lev ‘lion’ which was used as an equivalent of the Yiddish personal name leyb (see Leib).

shortened form of Levy.

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


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Where is the Lev family from?

You can see how Lev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lev family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lev families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Lev families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lev's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lev families in 1891.
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What did your Lev ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lev. 100% of Lev men worked as a Tailor (master) and 60% of Lev 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lev 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 Lev. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lev. For the veterans among your Lev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lev lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lev in 1956 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lev 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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