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Levinsohn Family History

Levinsohn Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Levinson.

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


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Where is the Levinsohn family from?

You can see how Levinsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Levinsohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Levinsohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Levinsohn families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Levinsohn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Levinsohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Levinsohn 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 Levinsohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manufacturer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Levinsohn. 21% of Levinsohn men worked as a Manufacturer and 50% of Levinsohn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Levinsohn were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Manufacturer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Levinsohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Levinsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Levinsohn 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 Levinsohn. 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 556 military records available for the last name Levinsohn. For the veterans among your Levinsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Levinsohn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Levinsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Levinsohn in 1961 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

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