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Levings Family History

Levings Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from a personal name (Lehwing or Lewien) formed with Middle Low German lev ‘dear’ + win ‘friend’. This surname has apparently died out in Germany.

English: variant of Livings.

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


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Where is the Levings family from?

You can see how Levings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Levings families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Levings's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Levings families in 1891.
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What did your Levings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Levings. 25% of Levings men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Levings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levings were Trolley Bus Driver and Childrens Nurse.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Horseman
    25%
  • Master Plumber heating Engineer
    25%
  • Trolley Bus Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Childrens Nurse
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Levings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levings 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Levings. 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 676 military records available for the last name Levings. For the veterans among your Levings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levings lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Levings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Levings in 1956 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levings 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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