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Levingson Family History

Levingson 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: Levinson, Levingston, Levings, Livingston, Bevington, Ledington

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Where is the Levingson family from?

You can see how Levingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levingson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Levingson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 11 Levingson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Levingson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Levingson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levingson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Levingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levingson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Levingson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Levingson. For the veterans among your Levingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levingson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Levingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Levingson in 1967 was 92, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Levingson 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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