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Leving Family History

Leving Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Levings, Levin, Loving, Levins, Levine, Levina, Leming, Lewing

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Where is the Leving family from?

You can see how Leving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leving families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Leving families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leving's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leving families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leving surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leving ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leving. 100% of Leving women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leving 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Leving. 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 249 military records available for the last name Leving. For the veterans among your Leving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leving lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Leving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leving in 1971 was 72, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leving

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leving 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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