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Levell Family History

Levell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leavold itself from a Middle English male personal name derived from Late Old English Lēofweald.

Lēofweald is composed of lēof meaning ‘beloved’ and weald meaning ‘power ruler’.

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


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Where is the Levell family from?

You can see how Levell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Levell families living in London. This was about 12% of all the recorded Levell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levell families in 1891.
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What did your Levell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Levell. 39% of Levell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Levell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levell were Toolmaker and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Motor Driver
    16%
  • Toolmaker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Levell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levell 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Levell. 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 Levell. For the veterans among your Levell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Levell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Levell in 1945 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levell 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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