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Levering Family History

Levering Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: habitational name from Levering, a farmhouse originally belonging to a certain Lever(t) and his kin (see Lever).

English (Devon): possibly of Dutch or North German origin (see above).

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


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Where is the Levering family from?

You can see how Levering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levering family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Levering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Levering families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Levering's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Levering families in 1891.
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What did your Levering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levering. 20% of Levering men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Levering women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levering were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Levering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Levering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levering 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 Levering. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Levering. For the veterans among your Levering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levering lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Levering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Levering in 1950 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levering 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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