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Leverette Family History

Leverette Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Leverett.

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


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Where is the Leverette family from?

You can see how Leverette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leverette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leverette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Leverette families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leverette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leverette families in 1891.
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What did your Leverette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leverette. 28% of Leverette men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Leverette women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leverette were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leverette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leverette 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Leverette. 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 Leverette. For the veterans among your Leverette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leverette lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leverette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leverette in 1952 was 33, and 68 in 2004.

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