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Levant Family History

Levant Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from German Leinwand ‘linen’ changed under the influence of the geographic name Levant with the same meaning in Russian as in English.

French (northern): from levant ‘east’ a topographic name for someone who lived in the eastern part of a town or settlement or outside it to the east; or a habitational name for someone who had migrated westward (and so was regarded as coming from the east).

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


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Where is the Levant family from?

You can see how Levant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Levant families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Levant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levant families in 1891.
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What did your Levant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levant. 42% of Levant men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Levant women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levant were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Dentist
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Levant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Levant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levant 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Levant. 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 653 military records available for the last name Levant. For the veterans among your Levant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Levant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Levant in 1957 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levant 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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