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Levere Family History

Levere Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a fleet-footed or timid person from levere a variant of lepre ‘hare’ (see Lepre).

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


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Where is the Levere family from?

You can see how Levere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Levere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Levere families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Levere's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levere families in 1891.
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What did your Levere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levere. 36% of Levere men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Levere women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levere were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Levere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levere 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Levere. 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 448 military records available for the last name Levere. For the veterans among your Levere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levere lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Levere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Levere in 1957 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levere 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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